Why should I use DataShare?
Answer
There are three main reasons to use Datashare:
- Your data is findable. Users can discover your data through Google, library searches, and through other platforms.
- Your data is stable and citable. All datasets in DataShare are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) which is a unique string of text and numbers that will link to your dataset no matter how many upgrades or server changes the repository goes through.
- Your data is curated. All data in DataShare is examined by a librarian before it's published. This step takes a little bit of extra time but it's worth it! Librarians will help you correct errors and create documentation to ensure your data can be found, preserved, and reused.