Dryad is a general-purpose data platform for a wide range of data types where you can assign Data Object Identifiers (DOIs) for data citation. Dryad simplifies data deposit by employing professional curators to ensure the validity of files and descriptive information. Dryad also works with Zenodo to support and streamline deposit of software and other research-related digital assets. University Libraries has purchased a membership with Dryad so OU researchers can deposit for free.

After this workshop, you will:

• Understand how to use this free, reliable non-profit service for:
  • collaboration
  • storage
  • Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs)
• Create a user profile
  • This requires that you have registered for an ORCID id from https://orcid.org/
• Learn what preparations are needed for your submision

For any questions, please contact the workshop instructor laufers@ou.edu.

Requirements

• Pre-requisites: none
• Software requirements: laptop with a current browser
• Registration is: required
• Minimum registrations for workshop to be hosted is 5.

Accessibility

• Materials
  • The curriculum is freely available online at: https://libraries.ou.edu/content/dryad
• Format
  • This workshop will be offered in person.
• Scheduling
  • This workshop is typically offered once per year.
  • This workshop can also be scheduled on request.
  • There are no breaks during this one-hour workshop.
• Captioning
  • Automatic captioning is not provided by default.
• Food and drinks are not provided.
  • Food and drinks are allowed in the classroom.
  • Water fountains are available on all floors
  • Bizzell Memorial Library has a coffee shop on LL1 (hours may vary) and vending machines on LL1, in the hall east of LL118 (the community room).
• Restrooms
  • Gendered restrooms are available on the same floor.
  • Family restrooms are available on the same floor.
• For additional accommodations on the basis of disability, please contact the workshop instructor laufers@ou.edu.