Discover

About DataONE Search
Information on methods to search data within the DataONE federation of Member Nodes.
Cite
Examples and best practices for how to cite data discovered through DataONE and also citing DataONE resources.
Contribute
Includes information on finding an appropriate Member Node for submission of data.
working with data
Through a distributed framework and sustainable cyberinfrastructure DataONE is able to provide the resources to meets the needs of science and society for open, persistent, robust, and secure access to well-described and easily discovered Earth observational data.
Investigator Toolkit
Compendium of familiar tools and extensions designed to interface with DataONE.
Data Life Cycle
A high level overview of the stages involved in successful management and preservation of data for use and reuse.
Software Tools Catalog
A comprehensive, searchable database of software tools that will facilitate your research, a complied and edited by members of the DataONE network.
Participate
Member Nodes
DataONE comprises a distributed network of data centers, science networks or organizations. These organizations can expose their data within the DataONE network through the implementation of the DataONE Member Node service interface. In addition to scientific data, Member Nodes can provide computing resources, or services such as data replication, to the DataONE community.
Benefits to Member Nodes
A brief summary of the primary benefits of becoming a DataONE Member Node.
General Requirements
Characteristics and general requirements of Member Nodes.
Become a Member Node
Overview of the four phases of deployment with links to detailed documentation.
Current Member Nodes Summary
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DataONE Users Group
The DataONE Users Group (DUG) is the worldwide community of Earth observation data authors, users, and diverse stakeholders that makeup the DataONE partnership communities. The primary function of the DUG is to represent the needs and interests of these communities in the activities of DataONE. In particular, the DUG provides guidance that facilitates DataONE in achieving its vision and mission.
Join the DUG
Learn more about the DUG and how to join us.
DUG Meeting Information
Information on previous and upcoming annual DUG meetings.

Learn
EDUCATION
Education is integral to DataONE and spans formal graduate-level training in research and cyber-infrastructure development, to developing informal inquiry-based education modules that allow students of all ages to ask their own specific questions.

Screencast Tutorials
Short (~1min) "how-to" video tutorials detailing individual steps for various DataONE tools and services.
Training Events
Details of previous and upcoming training activities held by DataONE.
Data Management Modules
Education modules in powerpoint format that are available to download and incorporate into your teaching materials. Materials are licensed as CC0 and you may enhance and reuse for your own purposes.
DataONE Webinar Series
A monthly webinar series comprising relevant and cutting-edge topics such as open science, the role of the data lifecycle, and achieving innovative science through shared data and ground-breaking tools.
Best Practices
A comprehensive, searchable database of best practices for data management and use across the whole Data Life Cycle.
Data Stories
Short real-life vignettes highlighting challenges and successes in data management.