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
  • Learn what preparations are needed for your submision

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

Target audience

• Disciplines: All
• Classifications: graduate students, post-docs, staff, faculty
• Focus: research, productivity

Requirements

• Prerequisites: 
  • Have an ORCID id or registered for an ORCID id from https://orcid.org/
• Software requirements:
  • Software: Zoom
  • Current bowser
• Registration is: required.
• We will hold this workshop at any registration count.

Accessibility

• Materials
  • The curriculum is freely available online at https://libraries.ou.edu/content/dryad
  • OU Libraries does not record virtual or hybrid workshops except in the case of disability accommodation requests.
• Format
  • This workshop will be offered online via Zoom.
• Scheduling
  • This workshop is typically offered once per year.
  • This workshop can also be scheduled on request. 
  • We have no scheduled breaks during this one-hour workshop.
• Captioning
  • Automatic captioning will be provided via Zoom. 
• For additional accommodations on the basis of disability, please contact the workshop instructor laufers@ou.edu.