Third party applications for the creation of DataCite-metadata xml-files

Published by Sergio Ruiz on 21 May 2013 - 12:19pm

At DataCite we aim to be as open as possible, facilitating access to our resources from third parties. In this context we would like to present three external tools that might be useful.

When we want to assign a DOI to a new dataset it is sometimes complex to create the XML metadata required. Christian Pietsch, from the Bielefeld University Library (Germany) prototyped a DataCite metadata creator in a Python web framework:

https://github.com/pietsch/DataCite-Metadata-Creator-Django

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Research Data Netherlands collaboration launched

Published by Sergio Ruiz on 14 May 2013 - 3:44pm

Today the 3TU.Datacentrum and DANS are kicking off the partnership Research Data Netherlands. With this coalition, which is also open to other parties, the two data archives want to join forces in the field of sustainable data archiving.

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10 most popular datasets in March

Published by Jan Brase on 12 April 2013 - 10:11am

Again it is time to present you the most popular datasets of last month,
based on http://stats.datacite.org . So here are the top 10 datasets of March , registered by DataCite.

Videos: Inside the Metadata Store

Published by Caroline Wilkinson on 21 March 2013 - 4:40pm

Inspired by conversations with potential DataCite clients, the British Library’s Datasets Team has produced two videos intended to demystify the inner workings of the Metadata Store.

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10 most popular datasets in February

Published by Jan Brase on 5 March 2013 - 4:32pm

Following the success of publishing the most resolved datasets of January, we present you the
10 most popular datasets of February 2013, registered by DataCite:

DataCite statistics - 11 most popular datasets in January (update)

Published by Jan Brase on 19 February 2013 - 4:06pm

Some of you have seeen already that DataCite is offering a statistics page for some time now: http://stats.datacite.org.
This page provides you with detailed information on how many DOI names were registered by which DataCite member or data center, and also offering information about "Resolutions per month".

DataCite General Assembly welcomes new members

Published by Jan Brase on 17 December 2012 - 9:46am

From December 10th to 11th DataCite held its 4th General Assembly in Cologne, Germany. At this occasion two new members were elected: DataCite welcomes the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) as its 17th full member and the Bejiing Genomic Institute (BGI) as its 5th affiliated member.
The picture shows the Thai delegation: Soottiporn Chittmittrapap, Petchara Sungkhaworn and Namtip Wipawin in Colgne with Adam Farquhar, President of DataCite and Jan Brase, Managing Agent of DataCite.

DataCite Business Models Principles are online

Published by Frauke Ziedorn on 31 October 2012 - 1:08pm

DataCite’s Business Models Principles document is now available for download. Intended for DataCite members and their clients, the document looks at DataCite member and client responsibilities, as well as best practices.

DataCite Services

Published by Frauke Ziedorn on 18 October 2012 - 1:32pm

DataCite offers various services supporting the DOI registration and discovery of research data. These services include the Metadata Store, a statistics portal, the OAI-PMH Provider and many more. Please have a look at our Services website for more information!

Re-scheduled Open Hours for Datacenters

Published by Frauke Ziedorn on 10 October 2012 - 7:48am

DataCite will host open hours for data centres on Tuesday, 16th October 2012. 5pm Berlin time. Please look here for your local time.

We want to gather feedback from the end users, listen to suggests, answer potential questions etc. In general this meeting is open, informal and a friendly way to build relationships with our end users. The communication language will be English.

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