If not now, when? Denise J. Hills, Sandy Ebersole, and W. Edward Osborne Geological Survey of...
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If not now, when? Denise J. Hills, Sandy Ebersole, and W. Edward Osborne Geological Survey of Alabama GSA 2014
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If not now, when?
Denise J. Hills, Sandy Ebersole, and W. Edward OsborneGeological Survey of Alabama
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?
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Legally charged to be a repository for data relating to energy and mineral resources.
Data at the GSA/OGB
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Data Preservation Effortsat GSA/OGB
NGGDPP NGDS
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Collection Organization
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Data Management at GSA
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Data Management at GSAGSA 2014
Version Control
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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
Summary
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