What are the steps for depositing my data into an institutional repository at IU?
NewTo deposit research data into an IU repository such as RCDataCOREProvides access & preservation services for digital research data RC DataCORE Provides access & preservation services for digital research dataDataCORE or RCDataWorksRepository for preserving and sharing IUI digital research data RC DataWorks Repository for preserving and sharing IUI digital research dataDataWorks . Below are the basic steps, but for more information, review the RCIU DataCORE DocumentationDocumentation for using IU DataCore RC IU DataCORE Documentation Documentation for using IU DataCoreIU DataCORE Documentation or the RCIU DataWorks DocumentationLearn about IUI DataWorks repository RC IU DataWorks Documentation Learn about IUI DataWorks repositoryIU DataWorks Documentation .
- Prepare your data: Organize your files, choose open formats (e.g., CSV, TIFF), and create documentation like README files, metadata, and data dictionaries.
- Select the right repository:
- Use DataCORE (IUB and regional campuses) or DataWorks (IUI) for datasets.
- Consult with a RCdata librarianContact information for IU Research Data Services Librarians RC data librarian Contact information for IU Research Data Services Librariansdata librarian or RCSecureMyResearchFree resources & consulting to help researchers protect data RC SecureMyResearch Free resources & consulting to help researchers protect dataSecureMyResearch if the data is sensitive or restricted.
- Submit your data: Upload files, provide metadata, select a license, and include a data availability statement. A RCDOIMints DOIs for scholarly work deposited in DataCore & IUScholarWorks RC DOI Mints DOIs for scholarly work deposited in DataCore & IUScholarWorksDOI will be assigned for citation.
- Review and publish: The repository team will review your submission to ensure it meets institutional guidelines before making it publicly available.