Playing in the Same Sandbox

This chapter highlights the long-standing collaboration between a library-based research data services team and an office of research-based research technology and computing team. Understanding that both teams wanted to engage the research community on campus, they developed a strong working relationship. Each team supported the other team's growth through sponsorship, networking, and cross-promotion of the other team's services and expertise. Together the teams secured grants, developed educational trainings, and sponsored large campus-wide data-focused programming. The collaboration helped expand the research support services offered and helped each team find their niche in the research support ecosystem.