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About the Dataverse

UCLA Dataverse(opens in a new tab) allows for the sharing and storage of data from UCLA research. This makes it accessible, discoverable and reusable by the public. The platform also hosts sub-dataverses for various campus groups, such as schools or departments.

When data is published on UCLA Dataverse, it is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring a stable and standardized reference(opens in a new tab).

Why Share and Publish Your Data?

There are many benefits to sharing your data on UCLA Dataverse:

  • Boost citations and reputation
  • Improve research transparency
  • Meet funding requirements
  • Promote open science
  • Improve research quality
  • Support data preservation
  • Benefit the entire research community

How Can the Data Science Center Help?

The UCLA Library Data Science Center hosts a plethora of resources for researchers interested in UCLA Dataverse:

  • We can offer advice on how to share your data while preserving the privacy of human respondents.

  • We help ensure your data remains usable despite changes to software and computing equipment.

  • We can take the burden off you to manage your data.

For more questions, contact the Data Science Center.

Associated Topics

  • Data Services

    The UCLA Library Data Science Center supports researchers in working with data throughout all stages of the research process. We offer consultations, training and practical resources to support data collection, management, analysis and sharing.

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