ABRF Core Administrators Network Survey: Developing a Database of Core Administrators.

The CAN-CC was established by the ABRF in 2010 to facilitate greater interaction among core scientists and administrators and with the goal of creating a set of references, procedures and best practices for institutions engaged in core facility management and oversight. In particular, we seek to develop a database of core administrators, identify and describe core management model systems, and identify, collect and describe tools for core administration. Here we summarize results from our first survey, representing responses of 172 individuals from 79 institutions. The data highlights the demographics of core facility management/administration; issues of interest to individuals involved in the various areas of core management, scientific oversight and/or administration; and identification of the overall factors and characteristics common to most cores.