Record Details

Facilitating open exchange of data and information

ScholarsArchive at Oregon State University

Field Value
Title Facilitating open exchange of data and information
Names Gallagher, James (creator)
Orcutt, John (creator)
Simpson, Pauline (creator)
Wright, Dawn (creator)
Pearlman, Jay (creator)
Raymond, Lisa (creator)
Date Issued 2015 (iso8601)
Note This is an author's peer-reviewed manuscript, as accepted by the publisher. The published article is copyrighted by Springer and can be found at: http://link.springer.com/journal/12145
Abstract By broad consensus, Open Data presents great value. However, beyond that simple statement, there are a number of complex, and sometimes contentious, issues that the science community must address. In this review, we examine the current state of the core issues of Open Data with the unique perspective and use cases of the ocean science community: interoperability; discovery and access; quality and fitness for purpose; and sustainability. The topics of Governance and Data Publication are also examined in detail. Each of the areas covered are, by themselves, complex and the approaches to the issues under consideration are often at odds with each other. Any comprehensive policy on Open Data will require compromises that are best resolved by broad community input. In the final section of the review, we provide recommendations that serve as a starting point for these discussions.
Genre Article
Topic Open data
Identifier Gallagher, J., Orcutt, J., Simpson, P., Wright, D., Pearlman, J., & Raymond, L. (2015). Facilitating open exchange of data and information. [Article in Press] Earth Science Informatics. doi:10.1007/s12145-014-0202-2

© Western Waters Digital Library - GWLA member projects - Designed by the J. Willard Marriott Library - Hosted by Oregon State University Libraries and Press