USC Dataverse

A Dataverse is a container or collection that organizes and stores datasets, files, and metadata. Think of it as a folder that holds all related research data, allowing for customized organization and management.  For example, let’s say an academic group, department, or school would like to group all datasets by a certain theme or category, then a dataverse could be created. For example, an academic department would like to organize its dataset holdings, they could create a dataverse and label it, “USC - Biology Dataverse”. The assumption then is that all USC Biology faculty would use this dataverse label when updating their datasets. For most individuals, a dataverse is not needed.

1. Visit USC Dataverse and click the “Log In” button on the top right corner.

Note: If you see your name instead of the “Log In” button, you are already logged in and may proceed to step 3.

2. Log in with your USC email address and password.

3. Click on “Add a dataverse” button in the middle of the screen. 

4. In the Host Dataverse, leave the default of USC Dataverse field.

5. The Dataverse Name field  is what you enter that is unique to your set of projects. 

6. Enter the groups affiliation 

7. For the URL Identifier field, enter texts which identifies this dataverse.

8. The Category Field, allows you to select the group the dataverse is associated with.

9. The Description field allows you to describe the purpose, nature or scope of the dataverse. 

10.  Unless you are excluding certain types of datasets, please leave the default of use metadata fields from USC Dataverse. 

11.  Unless you are excluding certain types of browsing or facets, please leave the default of use browse/search facets from USC Dataverse.