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New DataverseNO information website, front page and platform upgrade

Welcome to the new DataverseNO information website! We have updated both the content and the design of info.dataverse.no, and we hope you will enjoy exploring the new website. Some of the highlights include:

  • Updated deposit guidelines: The guidelines have been restructured and updated and now include a more comprehensive overview of preferred file formats, a revised README file template, an updated list of required and recommended metadata fields, and a new page describing the curation process.

  • People: Meet the people behind DataverseNO, including curators, collection managers, repository managers, and board members.

  • Glossary: Learn more about key concepts and terminology related to research data archiving.

  • More resources coming soon: Over the coming weeks, we will continue to expand the website and release additional resources, including a comprehensive metadata guide.

In addition to the new information website, the DataverseNO repository platform at dataverse.no has been upgraded. Changes and new features include:

  • New repository front page: In August, we launched a new front page highlighting the benefits of using DataverseNO. In the coming days, our new promotional video will premiere on the front page and on info.dataverse.no.

  • Enhanced geospatial metadata support: It is now possible to describe geographical datasets, including raster and vector data, using more detailed geospatial metadata fields.

  • Additional standard licences: Four new machine-readable standard licences are now available:

    • Open Database Licence (ODbL 1.0)

    • Open Data Commons Attribution Licence (ODC-By 1.0)

    • Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and Licence (PDDL 1.0)

    • European Union Public Licence (EUPL 1.2)

  • Curation status tags: Depositors can now view curation status tags assigned to their dataset drafts, along with the complete tag history. Available statuses include Curator Assigned, In Curation, Awaiting Final Approval, and Awaiting Article Publication.

If you have comments about these updates or suggestions for further improvements, please contact the repository management team at support@dataverse.no.