ResearchData
Service description
The institutional research data repository based on the DSpace software is available to all HHU employees and researchers free of charge.
The functions include secure storage of research data, allocation of DOIs, setting up an embargo, recording metadata and reusability of research data.
Each research group can publish its research data there up to a limit of 1 TB with automatic DOI creation, and can only make it available after a certain point in time by means of an embargo.
If possible, however, research data should always be stored in a subject-specific repository, as it is easier to find and can be reused there.
The service is available to all employees and the institutes and facilities of HHU for official purposes.
HHU research groups can publish their research data up to a limit of 1 TB on
If you are interested, please contact us at the address on the right with the following information:
- University ID
- Desired name of the sub-community/collection
- Assignment to which faculty or community
- Long-term contact person
There are no costs for use up to a limit of 1 TB.
Beyond this, the institutes / working groups must contribute to the expansion of the infrastructure.
We do not currently have our own documentation. The Lyrasis wiki on DSpace can provide a rough overview https://wiki.lyrasis.org/display/DSDOC7x - however, it does not always differentiate between the user view and the administration view.
If you have any questions about the service, you can also contact the above e-mail address at any time.