Research Information Network (RIN)
http://www.rin.ac.uk/

The Research Information Network (RIN) was set up in 2005 for an initial period of three years by a consortium of UK sponsors: the four Higher Education funding bodies, the three National Libraries, and the seven Research Councils. This support has now been extended by a further three years, until the middle of 2011. The RIN’s fundamental role is to undertake evidence-based research into information and data issues that relate to professional researchers – and particularly academic researchers – and to develop policy, guidance and advocacy on that basis. The RIN’s work and remit covers all disciplines and subjects, and similarly a wide range of information sources, providers and types. It includes published books and serials; manuscripts; museum collections; grey literature; sounds and images; and datasets produced and held in a wide range of formats. The framework for the RIN’s activities is set out in its Business Plan. This has been added to Research Resources Subject Tracer™ Information Blog.