Marla Hertz is the Research Data Management Librarian. She instructs researchers on managing data effectively so they can devote more time to their research. Prior to serving as a librarian, Marla dedicated over 15 years studying viruses and parasites from the lab bench to clinical studies. Contact at mihertz@uab.edu for more information on research data management services including, data management plans (DMPs), data storage, repository selection, and assessing scholarly impact.