Libraries

OSU librarians work to protect researchers from potential loss of federal data

By Theresa Hogue on Feb. 25, 2025

Oregon State University librarians are keeping a close watch on changes at the federal level that could impact government data necessary to conduct research at the university, including data related to climate change, natural resource management, STEM and other areas. The potential loss of access to such data could negatively impact many areas of research across the university, including those identified in the university’s strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared.