Training

USGS Data Management Training Modules

These six interactive modules help researchers, data stewards, managers and the public gain an understanding of the value of data management in science and provide best practices to perform good data management within their organization.

• Additional Resources [PDF]
• Glossary [PDF]

For technical difficulties, contact GS_Data_Management@usgs.gov.

• Value of Data Management 
  Slides [PDF]
  Hutchison, V.B., Burley, T.E., Chang, M.Y., Chatfield, T.A., Cook, R.B., Henkel, H.S., Strasser, C.A., Zolly, L.S., 2013, USGS data management training modules—value of data management: U.S. Geological Survey, https://doi.org/10.5066/F7RJ4GGJ.
   
• Science Data Lifecycle 
  Slides [PDF]
  Henkel, H.S., Hutchison, V.B., Langseth, M.L., Thibodeaux, C.J., Zolly, L.S., 2015, USGS data management training modules—USGS science data lifecycle: U.S. Geological Survey, https://doi.org/10.5066/F7RJ4GGJ.
   
• Planning for Data Management 
  Slides [PDF]
  Hutchison, V.B.,, Burley, T.E., Chang, M.Y., Chatfield, T.A., Cook, R.B., Henkel, H.S., Strasser, C.A., Zolly, L.S., 2013, USGS data management training modules—planning for data management: U.S. Geological Survey, https://doi.org/10.5066/F7RJ4GGJ.
   
• Planning for Data Management: Part 2
  Slides [PDF]
  Langseth, M.L., Henkel, H.S., Hutchison, V.B., Thibodeaux, C.J., Zolly, L.S., 2015, USGS data management training modules—planning for data management part II using the DMPTool to create data management plans: U.S. Geological Survey, https://doi.org/10.5066/F7RJ4GGJ.
   
• Best Practices for Preparing Science Data to Share  
  Slides [PDF]
  Hutchison, V.B., Burley, T.E., Chang, M.Y., Chatfield, T.A., Cook, R.B., Henkel, H.S., Strasser, C.A., Zolly, L.S., 2013, USGS data management training modules—best practices for preparing science data to share: U.S. Geological Survey, https://doi.org/10.5066/F7RJ4GGJ.
   
• Metadata for Research Data 
  Slides [PDF]
  Zolly, L.S., Henkel, H.S., Hutchison, V.B., Langseth, M.L., Thibodeaux, C.J., 2015, USGS data management training modules—metadata for research data: U.S. Geological Survey, https://doi.org/10.5066/F7RJ4GGJ.

USGS Data Release Training Modules

These training modules provide an overview of tools and workflows for USGS scientists and data managers to release USGS data products. The USGS Data Release page describes the USGS Data Release process in more detail.

• ScienceBase as a Platform for Data Release  
  Slides [PDF]
  Langseth, M.L., Norkin, Tamar, Ignizio, D.A., Chang, M.Y., Hutchison, V.B., 2016, ScienceBase as a Platform for Data Release: U.S. Geological Survey, https://doi.org/10.5066/F7RJ4GGJ.
   
• Structuring and Documenting a USGS Public Data Release 
  Slides [PDF]
  Slides with Closed Caption Notes [PDF]
  Langseth, M.L., Norkin, Tamar, Ignizio, D.A., Chang, M.Y., Zolly, L.S., Wheeler, B.K., Hutchison, V.B., 2017, Structuring and documenting a USGS public data release: U.S. Geological Survey, https://doi.org/10.5066/F7RJ4GGJ.

Acknowledgments

The USGS Data Management Training modules were funded by the USGS Community for Data Integration and the USGS Office of Organizational and Employee Development's Technology Enabled Learning Program in collaboration with Bureau of Land Management, California Digital Library, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Special thanks to Jeffrey Morisette, Dept. of the Interior North Central Climate Science Center; Janice Gordon, USGS Science Analytics and Synthesis; National Indian Programs Training Center; and Keith Kirk, USGS Office of Science Quality Information.