More Information

About the Dataverse

UCLA Dataverse(opens in a new tab) allows for the sharing and storage of data from UCLA research. This makes it accessible, discoverable and reusable by the public. The platform also hosts sub-dataverses for various campus groups, such as schools or departments.

When data is published on UCLA Dataverse, it is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring a stable and standardized reference(opens in a new tab).

Why Share and Publish Your Data?

There are many benefits to sharing your data on UCLA Dataverse:

  • Boost citations and reputation
  • Improve research transparency
  • Meet funding requirements
  • Promote open science
  • Improve research quality
  • Support data preservation
  • Benefit the entire research community

How Can the Data Science Center Help?

The UCLA Library Data Science Center hosts a plethora of resources for researchers interested in UCLA Dataverse:

  • We can offer advice on how to share your data while preserving the privacy of human respondents.

  • We help ensure your data remains usable despite changes to software and computing equipment.

  • We can take the burden off you to manage your data.

For more questions, contact the Data Science Center.

Associated Topics

Have Further Questions?

We're here to help. Chat with a librarian 24/7, schedule a research consultation or email us your quick questions.