Text+ Consulting

In its definition and scope, we understand the term consulting to be broader than simply answering technical questions, as is often the case with traditional helpdesks. Text+ Consulting provides comprehensive advice from a team of agents on all questions relating to text and language-based research data - from advice on applications to general questions on research data management, from the discussion of research ideas and processes to specialized questions on specific tools and technologies across the entire data lifecycle. The aim of the consultations is to improve data quality in line with the FAIR principles, to disseminate standardized, sustainable research practices and thus ultimately to increase the chances of success of your research projects.

Helpdesk

Our helpdesk is a central point of entry into the consulting network of both Text+ and the NFDI. As part of the development of the NFDI under the guiding principle of “One NFDI”, the helpdesks of various consortia are becoming more and more interconnected in order to coordinate expertise and provide seamless support for technical and cross-disciplinary consulting cases. Text+ is already collaborating with the humanities partner consortia NFDI4Culture, NFDI4Memory and NFDI4Objects in this regard.

Research Rendezvous

Another counselling service is the Research Rendezvous, Text+’s open consultation hour. Here, concerns and questions about Text+ and its services, the NFDI and text- and language-related research data can be discussed directly with colleagues from Text+. Individual (follow-up) appointments can be arranged for more extensive questions. Registration is not required. The consultation hours take place fortnightly, alternating between Tuesday (9:00–10:00) and Thursday (10:00–11:00). Admission is possible during the entire hour.

Events

Requests for consultation, however, do not only find us via the helpdesk or research rendezvous but also in the context of very different events. Thus, simply approach us during events, e.g. at conferences or workshops. Your enquiry will be relayed.