Evolution of the open-source Dataverse repository and community

In the dynamic realm of data management and sharing, academic research communities are experiencing a significant transformation in how data repository infrastructure evolves and adapts. This presentation aims to explore the dynamic ways in which organizations and communities are embracing and shaping the open-source Dataverse Project repository software to address the escalating needs of data management and sharing. This includes aspects such as storage, metadata, file formats, publication workflows, data discovery, access, retrieval, analysis, and preservation.

The discussion will encompass a broad spectrum of Dataverse Software adopters and interest groups (DVN IGs), providing insights into the latest updates and integrations from the global community, notably featuring contributions from the Harvard Dataverse Repository. These developments and adaptations mirror the ongoing innovations that collectively define the open Dataverse data repository infrastructure and its community.

Within the community, there will be a spotlight on collaborative initiatives. These initiatives cover diverse areas such as new storage solutions for handling large data, ensuring the security of sensitive data, managing disciplinary-specific data, and fostering community-driven approaches. These efforts aim to nurture the evolution of open and interoperable data repositories. The focus will be on how these initiatives streamline processes for data deposit, sharing, collaboration, and their role in establishing open and standardized data management practices across various research domains and institutions.