FDZ UB Mannheim: Three challenges in establishing sustainable research data management, data science, and AI services

Academic libraries are increasingly expanding their role in research support by offering data science services. The research data center at the Mannheim University Library is keeping pace with this trend, creating integrated research data management, data science, and artificial intelligence services. These developments enhance community engagement, streamline internal processes, and foster innovation across the library. In this presentation, we describe three challenges of developing these emerging services: defining the evolving scope of our offerings, building key partnerships, and planning for long-term sustainability.