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Ensure the longevity of your research data with the GSA 2014 guidelines on time-sensitive data preservation efforts. Learn about managing, organizing, and version control for data at GSA/OGB. This summary emphasizes the importance of immediate action and outlines effective strategies for safeguarding your valuable research data.
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If not now, when? Denise J. Hills, Sandy Ebersole, and W. Edward Osborne Geological Survey of Alabama GSA 2014
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
Data at the GSA/OGB • Legally charged to be a repository for data relating to energy and mineral resources. GSA 2014
Data Preservation Effortsat GSA/OGB NGGDPP NGDS GSA 2014
Collection Organization GSA 2014
Data Management at GSA GSA 2014
Data Management at GSA GSA 2014
Version Control GSA 2014
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