Library IT and the Library Data Services Program are thrilled to announce the launch of the UC Berkeley Library Dataverse, a new platform designed to streamline access to data licensed by the UC Berkeley Library. This initiative addresses the challenges users have faced in finding and managing data for research, teaching, and learning.
With Dataverse, we have simplified the data acquisition process and created a central hub where users can easily locate datasets and understand their terms of use. Dataverse is an open-source platform managed by Harvard’s Institute for Quantitative Social Science, and was selected for its robust features that enhance the user experience.
All licensed data, whether locally stored or vendor-managed, will now be available in Dataverse. While metadata is publicly accessible, users will need to log in to download datasets. This platform is the result of a collaborative effort to support both library staff and users. Anna Sackmann, our Data Services Librarian, will continue to assist with the acquisition process, while Library IT oversees the platform’s maintenance. We are also committed to helping researchers publish their data by guiding them toward the best repository options.
Access the UC Berkeley Library Dataverse via the Library’s website under Data + Digital Scholarship Services. Please email librarydataservices@berkeley.edu with questions.