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If not now, when?

If not now, when?. Denise J. Hills, Sandy Ebersole , and W. Edward Osborne Geological Survey of Alabama. Data Preservation is Time Sensitive. Samples or media can deteriorate over time Individual researchers have their own methodology of record-keeping

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If not now, when?

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  1. If not now, when? Denise J. Hills, Sandy Ebersole, and W. Edward Osborne Geological Survey of Alabama GSA 2014

  2. Data Preservation is Time Sensitive • Samples or media can deteriorate over time • Individual researchers have their own methodology of record-keeping • If the original researcher (or current maintainer) is no longer available, what are your options? GSA 2014

  3. Data at the GSA/OGB • Legally charged to be a repository for data relating to energy and mineral resources. GSA 2014

  4. Data Preservation Effortsat GSA/OGB NGGDPP NGDS GSA 2014

  5. Collection Organization GSA 2014

  6. Data Management at GSA GSA 2014

  7. Data Management at GSA GSA 2014

  8. Version Control GSA 2014

  9. Summary • Use Version Control (e.g., Git) or similar • Build on existing standards • Develop a workflow • Involve current data holder as well as those not as familiar with the information • Register your samples and data DO IT NOW! GSA 2014

  10. GSA 2014

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