Collaborative notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1skapsLDOFw3_BsJtM4k1CtMNVVp5VUis/edit

This meeting continues the work of the re-activated National Data Services (NDS) IG. It will start work on two objectives:

1. Ratify the scope of what is meant by national data services. The meeting held at P24 agreed that a definition of NDS was desirable, but there were a number of unresolved issues around the breadth of the scope, and what dimensions to use. The GORC commons dimensions were suggested as a useful starting point. A definition will be provided before the meeting.
2. Build on and test joint opportunities with the GORC IG and GORC II WG. Existing NDS are examples of different services that have been designed to meet the needs of specific user communities. The idea of creating an NDS profile of the GORC International Model was suggested as one path forward at the P24 meeting. Perhaps this work could start with a generic profile, and then move to specific profiles for a number of different NDSs.

This session builds on previous BOF sessions at P22 and P23, which determined that there is an interest to restart the RDA National Data Services IG, as well as the re-activation session with a new Statement of Work at P24. Three co-chairs are now in place, intentionally representing Australia, Europe, and North America.

The Statement of Work identifies a forum for exchange as one central objective in the much evolved landscape of NDS since the end of the previous group. It also recognizes the GORC IM as a promising framework for structuring the work of the IG.

30-70: Presentation on the GORC model, and three example NDS profiles

• GORC Model (AT) – 10 minutes
• ARDC Profile (AT) – 10 minutes
• CRDCN Profile (NH) – 10 minutes
• Recherche Data Gouv (FG/GM) – 10 minutes

70 – 90: Discussion and next steps, including which other NDSs to target, contact points, points of collaboration with umbrella groups. Summarize the Actions/Takeaways.

Providers of national data services or those planning to do so, researchers engaging with national data services, and everyone interested in the topic.