World Data System

World Data System

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Trusted Data Services for Global Science: Universal and equitable access to, and long-term stewardship of quality-assured scientific data and data repositories.

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Member in the news alert! 📣 A new report explores how OSF’s announced changes are prompting researchers to rethink where they deposit data—and highlights WDS member @4turesearchdata.bsky.social and the benefits of domain-specific repositories. 🔗 buff.ly/Ad7bxNb

buff.lyA Reflection on RepositoriesWith the announced changes to OSF (Open Science Framework) has come increased attention to the nature of data repositories. Many researchers are currently deliberating over where they ought to move…

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The next ARK (Archival Resource Key) community call will take place Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 0800 PST / 1100 EST / 1700 CET. Everyone is welcome with registration: unt.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Draft agenda: github.com/arks-org/ark...

unt.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a meeting: ARK Alliance Community Call. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: ARK Alliance Community Call. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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How can research assessment help open science move from commitment to practice? UNESCO’s Futures Dialogue, “Open science and the futures of research assessment,” will explore that and more! 📅 21 October 2026, 14:00–15:30 CEST 📍 UNESCO Headquarters, Paris and online 🔗 buff.ly/8QQiEbR

buff.lyOpen science and the futures of research assessmentThis Futures Dialogue will explore how research assessment systems can evolve to reward openness, collaboration, and societal impact in line with open science principles
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It’s almost here! Join us tomorrow for practical insights into governing trustworthy data spaces. Engage directly with speakers from SEAF & 1001 Lakes—let’s shape the future of responsible data sharing together! 🔗 Register here: buff.ly/8xdZMVU

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One week to go until our webinar on Data Spaces governance! Join experts as we explore: 🔹 Balancing openness with privacy 🔹 Building trust among participants 🔹 Navigating legal frameworks 🔹 Ensuring interoperability 🔹 Addressing ethical issues like data sovereignty 🔗Register: buff.ly/8xdZMVU

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After our lively “Data Spaces 101” session, we’re back with a new webinar focused on Data Spaces governance. Hear directly from SEAF and 1001 Lakes about designing strong governance frameworks for complex environments! 🔗 Register here buff.ly/8xdZMVU

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Academic librarians: Ready for real cybersecurity answers? Join SNSI 13 Oct for “Ask the CISO”—an online roundtable with a panel of Chief Information Security Officers & IT leaders. Get practical solutions for secure access & privacy. Bring your questions! 🔗 buff.ly/dTRBm3K

buff.lySNSI Security Summit | Scholarly Networks Security Initiative | snsi.info — Scholarly Networks Security Initiative | snsi.infoJoin the SNSI Security Summit, our annual event for publishers, librarians, and IT teams tackling cybersecurity in scholarly publishing.
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WDS Scientific Committee Vice Chair @hughshanahan.bsky.social joins global experts at the Ethical Data Initiative Stakeholder Forum (5 Oct, London) before #RDAP27 — exploring how FAIR, CARE & TRUST principles shape real-world data commons. Learn more: buff.ly/GPMSyJs

buff.lyBringing Ethics to the Global Research Commons: The EDI Stakeholder Forum at the RDA P27 - The Ethical Data InitiativeAs data-driven research reshapes global science, industry, and governance, a critical question remains: how do we ensure that the infrastructures we build are both technologically robust and socially…
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You asked & we listened! Our next webinar dives into Data Spaces governance with experts from SEAF & 1001 Lakes. Learn how real-world frameworks support openness, trust & responsible stewardship. Got questions? Bring them for our live Q&A or drop them below! Register here: tiny.utk.edu/yIFm2

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Last chance to submit your proposal! ⏰

Digital Preservation Coalition@dpc-chat.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy

🌍 One week left to propose a talk on risk management in digital preservation! What risks are shaping your work? Which ones should we be discussing more openly? The DPC’s first Around the World event will bring the international digital preservation community […] [Original post on digipres.club]

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WDS is hosting two open office hours on 16 Sept so you can ask questions about governance and membership changes, voting timelines, and the process itself. Join in to stay informed & ready to participate—your voice matters! 🔗 Register here: buff.ly/q3QFuf5

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Big news: CC Certificate courses are evolving! Starting in 2027, look for shorter, stackable trainings with microcredentials—more flexible & affordable for learners. Last chance for classic courses: register for Sept 2026, Jan or June 2027. Don’t miss out! 🔗 buff.ly/WN0F1xz

creativecommons.orgRegistration - Creative CommonsRegistration for 2026 and 2027 CC Certificate Courses is now open! Save your spot today. All CC Certificate courses provide an in-depth study of CC licenses—helping you become an expert in open…
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How are data governance & legal frameworks evolving for Indigenous communities in biomedical research? Join the Collaboratory's webinar with Native BioData Consortium on the D4I Tribal Data Repository—covering OTAs, smart contracts & barriers to equitable benefit. Don’t miss it! 🔗 buff.ly/mLCFYrP

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Join the Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance for their webinar on 2 Sept at 2 PM PST to learn about the new Guidelines for Indigenous Peoples’ Data in Scholarly Publishing—available for download that day! Registration is open to all. 🔗 buff.ly/6B7IEN8

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WDS is hosting two open office hours on 16 Sept so you can ask questions about membership changes, governance updates, and voting timelines. Join in to stay informed & ready to participate—your voice matters! Register below 👇️ 🔗 buff.ly/ZpsojkZ

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Peer Review Week (14-18 Sept): Join PREreview’s Review-a-thon! Gather your club or start a new one, review preprints/datasets together, and you could win $500 for future activities. Register by 31 Aug—let’s celebrate community-powered peer review! buff.ly/E2Zklbp

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Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) like ORCIDs, RoRs & NAANs are research’s “digital fingerprints”—making data & people easy to find. A new paper from Samantha Campbell for WDS shows we still need more standard use & awareness. Check it out—how can we boost PID adoption together? 🔗

zenodo.orgPersistent Identifier Use Among World Data System MembersPersistent Identifiers (PIDs) are a crucial piece of the research process and aid in increasing discoverability of digital content and the individuals who create it. While there are many benefits to…
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💧Did you know? In 2022, experts worldwide teamed up to break down barriers to sharing water quality data. The OGC Water Quality Interoperability Experiment brought together scientists, tech leaders—and featured our new WDS member, @datastream.org! 🔗

datastream.orgBuilding a common language to share water quality data: Inside a Global Interoperability Experiment - Article - DataStreamIn 2022, a diverse international coalition of researchers, technology leaders, and implementers came together with a shared goal: make water quality data easier to share, understand, and use across…
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🌍✨Check out our member highlight on EarthScope Consortium, who became a candidate member of the World Data System in June 2026! 🔗 worlddatasystem.org/member-highl...

worlddatasystem.orgMember Highlight: EarthScope Consortium - World Data SystemEarthScope Consortium is a global community of employees, scientists, scholars, and educators whose goal is to advance understanding of the Earth and its physical systems by democratizing access to geophysical instrumentation, observations, and practices. The organization serves as a steward of geophysical facilities, supporting long-term, fair, and open access to instrumentation, observations, and established practices. Collaboration […]
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WDS regular member Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Data Center’s AI-Ready Infrastructure is making headlines! Read the article at the link below. 🖥️ 🔗 www.hpcwire.com/bigdatawire/...

hpcwire.comORNL Supports DOE ARM's AI Overhaul with Agentic Tools and New Infrastructure - BigDATAwireNew storage, software and computing frameworks set the stage for next-generation data tools and research support July 9, 2026 — As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into scientific workf...
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WDS Membership Restructure Update! What is changing, and what is staying the same? While proposed updates focus on governance documents, membership categories, and clearer pathways for repositories, WDS’s mission remains the same. Read Proposed Changes: worlddatasystem.org/membershipch...

worlddatasystem.orgMembership Vote: Proposed Changes to Constitution & Bylaws (2026) - World Data SystemView and download copies of the summary of changes, the Constitution track changes, and the Bylaws track changes below.
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Join Crossref on 7 July 2026 at 5:00-6:00 UTC for the English session of their upcoming webinar "What happens after the grant? Turning funding data into real insight/¿Qué ocurre después de la subvención? Convirtiendo los datos de financiación en información útil."

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Funders hold a lot of data about the research they support. Most of it isn't connected to the outputs it funds. Our webinar covers how to change that and why it matters for open science and research assessment. With our colleague Rocio Gaudioso Pedraza. Register: https://bit.ly/4xCjHSn

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Join Crossref on 7 July 2026 at 15:00-16:00 UTC for the Spanish session of their upcoming webinar "What happens after the grant? Turning funding data into real insight/¿Qué ocurre después de la subvención? Convirtiendo los datos de financiación en información útil."

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La sesión está diseñada para agencias financiadoras que quieran saber más sobre metadatos, aquellas que están familiarizadas con los metadatos pero aun no los están aprovechando o miembros de Crossref que tienen curiosidad por registrar sus actividades de financiación. 🔗https://bit.ly/4oFTBtJ

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The WDS-IPO will be closed for a federal holiday on 3 July 2026. The office will return to normal operations Monday, 6 July 2026. We will reply to all emails upon our return.

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Looking for something to add to your reading list? Check out “Data Infrastructure in Global South Sciences Systems,” a technology profile commissioned for Phase II of the Emerging technologies and transformations project, which is part of the ISC’s Science Systems Futures project.