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ScienceBase Data Release

ScienceBase is one of the trusted digital repositories for the USGS and can be used as a platform for releasing USGS data.

Learn about ScienceBase Data Release

ScienceBase is one of the trusted digital repositories for the USGS and can be used as a platform for releasing USGS data. The Science Data Management (SDM) Team has developed a process for handling data releases, which is outlined on the ScienceBase Data Release (SBDR) Instructions page. People using ScienceBase for their data releases are expected to follow the SBDR process to ensure the following: 

  • Data release pages are set up in a way that makes it easy and efficient for the SBDR and Science Center data managers to find, track, assist with, and publish. 

  • Data release landing pages are appropriately linked to the USGS Asset Identifier Service (AIS) to enable efficient and automated maintenance of DOIs and persistent identifiers (PIDs) in metadata. 

  • Data release landing pages and content meet USGS data release policy. 

  • Metadata records are sent to the Science Data Catalog, which is a USGS requirement. 

Get Started 

The SBDR Tool helps users create a ScienceBase landing page and digital object identifier (DOI) for their data release. It uses the application programming interfaces (APIs) of Information Product Data System (IPDS), ScienceBase, and the Asset Identifier Service (AIS) to streamline the process of starting a data release in ScienceBase. 

Attend SBDR Training 

Each quarter, the ScienceBase Data Release team hosts training events related to USGS data release, focusing on using ScienceBase as a trusted digital repository. Sign up for the ScienceBase mailing list to be notified when these events occur.

Explore ScienceBase Data Releases

See below to discover a selection of ScienceBase data releases that have been frequently accessed, cited, or mentioned in media or federal policies. Sign up for the ScienceBase mailing list to see featured data releases every quarter in the ScienceBase Updates newsletter. Anyone can search ScienceBase or the Science Data Catalog for formal USGS data releases. The SBDR Dashboard is another great way to view metrics about USGS ScienceBase data releases. 

 

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