What is DataverseNO?
DataverseNO is a national solution operated by UiT, where USN has its own open institutional archive with open datasets for all fields and disciplines. The archive adheres to the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). Dataverse issues a DOI for all its published datasets. The datasets are licensed, with the default license being CC0, although other licenses can also be selected. If you plan to publish datasets containing direct or indirect personal data, this must be anonymized before publication.
On this page you will find answers to the most common questions about research data archiving and links to relevant user guides. If you would like to talk to us in the Research Data Group about how to best prepare your data for visibility and reuse, contact us at dataverseno@usn.no.
Please note: If the data you are archiving is associated with a publication registered in NVA, you should update the NVA publication with the URL to the dataset after archiving.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get started?
On the DataverseNO website, you will find guides on preparing and archiving data:
Once you have logged in, you will be directed to a page where you can create a new entry by clicking on the link “Add Data” – “New Dataset”.
You will be taken to a registration form where you should fill out all the fields as thoroughly as possible.
The metadata you provide will determine how easily your research data can be found and help other researchers assess whether the data are relevant to them. Each field includes help texts to guide you.
Upload your files – NB! Make sure the files are in the preferred file format and that the file names follow the recommended practices. The URGE tool includes a "file checker" that provides feedback to ensure your file formats and file names comply with the FAIR principles.
You can add more discipline-specific metadata in two ways:
- After saving a draft, click on “Edit Dataset” and then “Metadata” to fill in additional information if relevant, and then click “Save Changes”
- Under the "Metadata" tab, click “Add + Edit Metadata” to add more information if relevant, and then click “Save Changes”
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Create a ReadMe file
USN uses the tool URGE (Universal Readme file GEnerator). URGE has a direct export function that uploads the ReadMe file directly to DataverseNO. -
Afterward, click on “Submit for Review”.
- All datasets will be reviewed/curated by the Research Data Group at USN before being published in DataverseNO.
- If any changes are required, you will receive feedback before the dataset is published.
Please contact us if you need guidance or have any questions.
What is DOI and why do I need one?
The data set gets assigned to a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from DataverseNO. A DOI is a unique identifier that makes your data always available online when published.
Can I put an embargo on my data?
In some cases, it is necessary to place an embargo on the data for a period. This is fully possible in DataverseNO and can be done by clicking "Add Embargo" in the submission form. NB! It's also possible to put an embargo on selected files in the dataset.
Why do I have to make i Readme File?
In addition to registering metadata in DataverseNO, you will also need to complete a so-called ReadMe file. This is a file that explains the contents of the dataset and is uploaded together with the data files.
In the ReadMe file, you should include your contact information and relevant details about your data, such as format, standards, codes, or the software required to open the files.
We recommend that our depositors use URGE (Universal Readme file GEnerator) to create a ReadMe file for their dataset. This ensures the correct file format, content, and allows for direct upload to DataverseNO.