Institutional data repositories are vital

Abstract

Institutional repositories play a central role in the long-term stewardship of well described research data. Scientific institutions, including journals and government agencies, should adopt policies that recognize that institutional repositories are a suitable solution for data sharing, access, and preservation.

Joel Herndon, Ph.D.

Director, Center for Data and Visualization Sciences

My research interests include data science, research data services, and data curation and management.