What is it?
SMU's instance of the Texas Data Repository
Why use it?
▷Comply with funding requirements
○Complies with funder mandates for data archiving and sharing, and gives resources for developing Data Management Plans (DMPs) and grant applications
▷Ensure reliable, managed access for data
○A convenient and reliable place to collect and share data. Benefit from the TDL’s focus on long-term access and preservation of content
ØIncrease scholarly impact
○Published datasets are assigned DOIs, making it easy for others to cite reliably
▷Collaborate with research teams
○Allows you to share data with a select group of colleagues, version data, and publish when ready
▷ Access to local support through institution’s library
○Robust technical support from the Texas Digital Library; trained librarians at home institution to assist with multiple phases of the research cycle, including DMP, preparation for data publishing, and long-term curation
ØFree to researchers to use
