Where can I find a place to upload and store my data?
There are lots of ways you can store your data for future use. Some things to keep in mind are:
*list item 1. How long do I need to keep my data?*
2. Is my data in a format that can be used again, even if there are software and operating system changes?*
3. Am I required to store my data by a funding agency or legal requirement?
4. Do I want others to be able to use my data without my help?
If you need to keep your data for more than one or two years; if you might need to deal with software upgrades; if you are required to store your data; or if you want to be able to easily share your data, then you should choose carefully. Selecting a site where your data are preserved is best , but if you just need a place to store stuff for awhile, then there are also some nice free sites.
If you need help deciding, please contact the Social Science Data Archive archivehelp@ssc.ucla.edu.
Here are links to possible data storage sites:
*"“Buzz data"data”: http://buzzdata.com/ – free or buy; doe not necessarily preserve for the future*"Figshare":
http://dvn.iq.harvard.edu/dvn/Dataverse – free; excellent long term preservation options
http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/access/deposit/index.jsp – free to members of the UCLA community; excellent long term preservation options*"CDL-Merritt":
http://www.cdlib.org/services/uc3/merritt/CDL-Merritt – free and long term storage; limited long term preservation