August 2026 ScienceBase Data Release Training for USGS Authors and Data Managers
The USGS Science Data Management Branch will be hosting two upcoming training events for USGS authors and data managers. The first will be focused on Globus Transfer for data release and the second will be a Metadata 101 training.
The USGS Science Data Management Branch will be hosting two upcoming training events for USGS authors and data managers. The first will be our general ScienceBase data release training and the second will be training on how to revise a data release in ScienceBase. Please share this email with other researchers at your science center.
ScienceBase Data Release Training Special Topic: Intro to Globus Transfer for Data Release
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 12:00pm ET / 10:00am MT
Presented by Tamar Norkin & Madison Langseth, Science Data Management
The ScienceBase Data Release Team offers ScienceBase Data Release training events quarterly. The ScienceBase system is currently being modernized, and the updated system will use Globus Transfer to help users move data into and out of the repository. In light of these changes, we decided to focus this quarter’s training on Globus Transfer and how to use it within the USGS, with examples that focus on data release use cases. This special training on Globus Transfer for Data Release will also be held again on September 14th with the CDI Data Management Working Group. A separate training for Data Release Metadata 101 will take place on August 27, 2026.
Please email the ScienceBase Data Release Team (sciencebase_datarelease@usgs.gov) to receive the calendar invitation for either training.
ScienceBase Data Release Metadata 101 Training
Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 12:00pm ET / 10:00am MT
Presented by Amanda Liford, Science Data Management
Is this your first foray into metadata creation and don't know where to start? Do you want to refresh yourself on USGS metadata requirements and recommendations before your next data release?
The USGS Science Analytics and Synthesis' ScienceBase Data Release Team will be hosting a virtual training event that will provide an overview of the who, what, where, when, and how of metadata creation. We will also showcase a walkthrough of an application for creating, editing, and validating metadata, the Metadata Wizard.
Please email the ScienceBase Data Release Team (sciencebase_datarelease@usgs.gov) to receive the calendar invitation for either training.
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