data repositories

How can we evaluate data repositories? Pointers from DryadUK

1 February, 2012

How can researchers, publishers and others interested in a data repository tell if it is any good or not? The Dryad UK project has released a 'Draft Framework for Assessing the Dryad Data Repository'. This was was among the final outputs recently published from Dryad UK, funded last year under the JISC Managing Research Data programme. In this post report author Angus Whyte outlines some of the framework and welcomes comments on how it might be extended and applied to other data repositories.

Archaeology Data Service (ADS) Case Study on Applying for the Data Seal of Approval (DSA)

13 September, 2011 | in DCC News

Jenny Mitcham and Catherine Hardman, Archaeology Data Service (ADS) describe the ADS experience in applying for the Data Seal of Approval (DSA).

Open Repositories is coming to Edinburgh...

15 July, 2011 | in DCC News

EDINA, the Digital Curation Centre and the University of Edinburgh's Information Services, are delighted to announce that the University of Edinburgh has been selected to host the Seventh International Conference on Open Repositories (OR2012) from 9-13 July, 2012. A full announcement will be released shortly.

An international list of data repositories

15 June, 2011 | in DCC News

We're often asked where data can be deposited, so it's great to be able to announce an international list of data repositories initiated by DataCite. The list notes what subject areas the repositories support and outlines any restrictions on data access, licence agreements and identifiers used. This is a working document that will continue to develop over time. Your input is welcomed, so please contact DataCite to suggest changes or additions.

Australian Digital Futures Institute launches "Data Bites"

23 August, 2010

A new blog from the Australian Digital Futures Institute titled Data Bites offers a platform to projects funded by ANDS, the Australian National Data Service. The blog is intended for updates on these projects and has a temporary url at: http://adfi.usq.edu.au/ands-partners/ .