University Libraries - Research Data Services

We can assist you with…

• selecting a data repository
• preparing your data and metadata for deposit
• choosing a license for your data
• depositing the data

Contact us at lib-data@uiowa.edu.

FAIR Principles | Selected Repositories | Iowa Research Online

Consider These Criteria When Selecting a Repository

FAIR Principles

FAIR means that data publishing platforms should enable data to be Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Re-usable. Many organizations, including the NIH, place considerable emphasis on data sharing that meets these principles. They can also be considered in terms of how they facilitate human interactions with these systems and the data.

When publishing data, consider the following to ensure that the platform you are using meets the criteria of FAIR Principles.

1. To be Findable any Data Object should be uniquely and persistently identifiable (have an identifer, such as a DOI)
2. Data is Accessible in that it can be always obtained by machines and humans, upon authorization, through a well-defined protocol
3. Data Objects are Interoperable if metadata and data is machine-accessible and actionable, and utilizes shared terminology
4. Data Objects are Re-Usable if the above are met, and the data can be automatically linked or integrated with other data sources, with proper citation of the source

To learn more about FAIR Principles, visit FORCE11 FAIR Principles or contact us for assistance.

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