Dryad is a general-purpose data platform for a wide range of data types and can assign Data Object Identifiers (DOIs) for data citation. Dryad simplifies data deposit working with submitters, and employs 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.
Dryad curators thoroughly evaluate each data submission including research metadata and related objects to verify that data are accessible, organized, intelligible and complete to ensure ease of re-use. Curators work with researchers to confirm that data are appropriate for open sharing, follow FAIR principles, and meet ethical standards for publication. They also offer guidance on best practices for creating reusable data and help authors navigate publication requirements.
The University of Oklahoma became an institutional member in early 2024 through a consortium hosted by the Greater Western Library Association, which allows researchers access to Dryad.
If you are interested in using DRYAD as part of your Data Management Plan and want to learn more, contact the UL Research Data Specialist for a consultation.
- Complete journal integration – Dryad leads the way in data publishing through partnerships with major publishers and journals to make manuscript submission easy.
- Compliance with funder mandates – Dryad’s combination of services meets funder data sharing mandates.
- Track the reach of your data – Dryad provides metrics that measure the number of times an individual data publication has been viewed, cited, and downloaded.
- Seamlessly connect software and data – when researchers submit to Dryad, they have the option to upload code, scripts, and software packages which will be automatically sent to Zenodo.
- First-rate data quality – a professional curator reviews all data submitted to Dryad for data and metadata integrity.
- Maximized data discovery – Dryad’s data publications are citable, shareable, and discoverable through major indexing services like Google Dataset Search and more.
- Robust infrastructure and preservation services – all data published in Dryad are safely preserved in a Core Trust Seal-certified repository.
