selecting a data sharing repository. 2 why share data? enabling others to replicate and verify...
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Why Share Data?
• Enabling others to replicate and verify results as part of the scientific process
• Allows researchers to ask new questions and conduct new analyses, and improve research methods
• Linking to research products like publications & presentations• Creating a more complete understanding of a research study• Meeting the expectations of sponsors, funders, publishers and
institutions• Receiving credit for data creation for career advancement• Reduces the costs of duplicating data collection
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Questions to consider when selecting a data sharing repository
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Does your publisher specify a location for the data supporting
an article?
Does your publisher specify a location for the data supporting
an article?
Does your institution have
specific requirements?
Does your institution have
specific requirements?
Does your discipline recommend
a specific repository or archive?
Does your discipline recommend
a specific repository or archive?
Does your funder identify a specific location
or facility?
Does your funder identify a specific location
or facility?
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Choose early
Choose early MetadataMetadata Persistent
Identifiers Persistent Identifiers
Data embargo
Data embargo
Data access Data
access
Early selection helps prevent surprises at the end of your research when you deposit your data
Knowing the requirements at the start will enable you to design your data collection materials for easier metadata creation
Be sure the repository supplies one so your data is findable, citable, and can be linked to your publications
If you want to embargo your data be sure it is allowable, and learn about any restrictions before you submit
Identify any barriers that may limit or restrict data reuse
Data Sharing Repository Best Practices
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Data Sharing Repository RequirementsWhat kinds of data do they
accept?
What kinds of data do they
accept?
Do they require specific file
types?
Do they require specific file
types?
Do they have a rights or policy
statement?
Do they have a rights or policy
statement?
Do they provide long-
term preservation?
Do they provide long-
term preservation?
Is it discipline specific, or do they accept anything within a range of fields? Choose what works best for you and your data.
Repositories may have file type requirements. Choosing the appropriate file types for your research makes conversion at the end easier.
Does the repository have an acceptable intellectual property rights policy, and a privacy policy that protects you and your data?
Does the repository only store the data, or does it curate your data for reuse by others? Choose the one that best meets your needs.
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Data Sharing Repository Advantages
Services provided:•Persistent Identifiers -- unique and citable•Access controls •Terms of Use & Licenses•Repository guidelines for deposit•Data preservation -- migrating to new formats or emulating old formats•Professional backup & documentation•Repository Standards ensure commitment and quality
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Identifying a data sharing repository
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What do the icons mean? http://re3data.org
re3data.org is the globalregistry for research data repositories. Use it to find the appropriate repository for the permanent sharingand storing of your data.
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Consider placing your data in the UVa Institutional Repository: Libra
Data redundancy is important, so placing your data in two or more repositories or archives is a great idea!
• Opened in 2011• Thesis and dissertations• Articles• Conference paper, posters• Article preprint• Book• Chapter in an edited collection• Datasets
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• The UVa Library Research Data Services provides consulting and training services to UVA researchers and graduate students in all aspects of research data management.
• We can help you navigate and negotiate through the tricky issues and many approvals in order to responsibly share your research data.
• Contact us at [email protected]
Need assistance or have questions?