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Is a data release required for USGS-funded data included in a cooperator publication? [186]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

Yes. If data collection for a cooperator publication is USGS-funded, a publicly accessible data release is required prior to or simultaneously with release of the associated cooperator publication. An acceptable digital repository for the data release should be identified in the data management plan or agreement. [Read more]

Yes. If data collection for a cooperator publication is USGS-funded, a publicly accessible data release is required prior to or simultaneously with release of the associated cooperator publication. An acceptable digital repository for the data release should be identified in the data management plan or agreement. In cases where the cooperator may not offer acceptable long-term data hosting capabilities, such as data versioning and assigning a DOI or persistent link, using a USGS digital repository is an option to meet preservation requirements.