Curation Policy for [Iscte Teste Community]
1. Purpose
The purpose of this curation policy is to ensure that all datasets hosted in the Iscte Teste Community are of high quality, well-documented, and preserved for long-term access and reuse. This policy outlines the principles and procedures guiding the selection, management, and maintenance of data within the repository.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all datasets submitted to and curated by Iscte Teste Community, including research data, metadata, and associated documentation.
3. Data Selection Criteria
Datasets considered for inclusion must meet the following criteria:
- Relevance to the repository’s thematic or disciplinary focus.
- Compliance with ethical, legal, and funding requirements.
- Availability of sufficient metadata and documentation.
- File formats that support long-term preservation and accessibility.
4. Curation Activities
The repository team will:
- Review submissions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with repository standards.
- Assign persistent identifiers (e.g., DOIs) to accepted datasets.
- Enhance metadata to improve discoverability and interoperability.
- Convert files to preferred preservation formats when necessary.
- Monitor datasets for integrity and accessibility over time.
5. Preservation and Retention
Datasets will be preserved for a minimum of 10 years from the date of deposit, with periodic reviews to assess continued relevance and usability. The repository commits to maintaining the integrity and accessibility of curated data through regular backups and format migration strategies.
6. Roles and Responsibilities
- Data Depositors are responsible for ensuring that their data is accurate, complete, and ethically compliant.
- Library Staff are responsible for reviewing, curating, and preserving the data according to this policy.
7. Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect changes in best practices, technology, and user needs.