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Digital Commons Data is an institutional data repository for researchers, administrators and data curators to store, manage, publish and preserve an institution’s research data sets.
We offer data accessibility and collaboration at scale:
Secure, flexible storage that connects to institutional data
Ability to showcase data alongside other outputs
Interactive dashboards for visibility on inventory, usage and engagement of research data
Long-term data preservation
Powerful tools to manage, administer and curate data
Seamless, real-time collaboration to prepare and publish datasets
Digital Commons Data is a turnkey, cloud-hosted and fully-supported module that delivers all the functionality to achieve an institutional research data management program without additional technical investment. All software maintenance, configuration and implementation is managed by Elsevier teams, saving users valuable time and reducing the need for local IT support.
Dedicated support and software upgrades
System training for all administrators
Unlimited, personalized support from dedicated Consulting Services representatives
As of February 2020, Digital Commons Data has completed the Cloud Security Alliance Security Trust Assurance and Risk (STAR) self-assessment to evaluate and document its security controls.
Review details of the self-assessment(opens in new tab/window).
The NIH defines generalist repositories as repositories which accept data regardless of data type, format, content, or disciplinary focus. As a generalist repository, Digital Commons Data can support compliance with RDM mandates across the globe.
F.A.I.R. stands for Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability and Reusability.
Datasets are indexed in DataCite, Scholix, OpenAIRE, Data Monitor and Google Dataset Search for showcasing, RDM compliance, and to support open data. But records can be kept private or under embargo rather than published.
Yes, DOIs can be created to allow for citation.
Digital Commons Data integrates with popular cloud storage providers such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Azure, as well as institutional file servers.
Yes, they can be designed with custom branding and featured collections.
Get a secure and trusted repository to publish datasets following the F.A.I.R. principles — download the flyer(opens in new tab/window) and contact us today.
Our representatives can help you assess what’s best for your needs, whatever your institution's size, type or mission.
