Research Data Services at USU Libraries: Deposit data

USU Libraries is pleased to offer data repository services with DigitalCommons as an easy, free-of-charge option for our researchers. However, it might not be the best choice in every use case. First, consider if there is a repository commonly used in your discipline that might bring your data to a wider audience. 

While we can accommodate most requests, our service has limitations. We cannot accept:

• Confidential, sensitive, or private data (such as from human subjects research)
  • Ask us about how USU's ICPSR membership can help you find a home for some types of human subjects research data
• Datasets with individual file sizes over 10 GB or total collection sizes over 50 GB
• Data that you hope to update frequently

1. Make your deposit by emailing it to us at researchdata@usu.edu. Please include the following:
   1. A completed README file in plain text format (.txt). Please use our downloadable template.
   2. Your dataset file(s).
      • For smaller files, you can attach them to an email, but for large datasets, a shared link to a USU Box folder is usually best.
      • When possible, the best practice for data preservation is to save or convert data into well-supported, widely-used file formats (open standards are best). See our list of preferred file formats.
      • Our system cannot handle individual files over 10 GB in size. We do not currently have a limit on the total size of your deposit.
2. Sign our Data Deposit Agreement (opens a Box e-sign form in a new tab). Please use your usu.edu email address.

A note about processing times: The time it takes to upload and issue a DOI to a dataset can vary depending on staffing levels and how our server is feeling, so please plan a week ahead to deposit your data. That being said, if you do have a pressing deadline, let us know and we can try to expedite the process.

researchdata@usu.edu

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