R11: Digital object management takes place according to defined workflows from deposit to access.
CURATED Workflow for Datasets
The ROSA P repository primarily archives data from both intermural research and extramural research under USDOT. NTL treats datasets as "class-1 research objects." This means that datasets have a value of their own, independently of the research report for which they were collected. As a result, we create separate cataloging records for published research and the data associated with them. However, the records should be linked in both Workroom and ROSA P. In an effort to ensure that all submitted datasets receive consistent and documented treatment NTL has implemented and now operates in accordance with the Data Curation Network’s CURATE(D) Steps (https://datacurationnetwork.org/outputs/workflows/).
In addition to ensuring consistent and documented treatment for each dataset, the CURATE(D) steps ensure that each dataset has the proper documentation, supporting documents, and file formats to ensure a robust data package that is accessible and understandable for any user. There are seven steps in CURATE(D), one for each letter:
The CURATE(D) steps were adapted and implemented with NTL’s current work processes and systems in mind, a written public view workflow of NTL’s use of the CURATE(D) steps can be found at https://doi.org/10.21949/1530073.
Upon completion of NTL’s CURATE(D) Workflow each dataset will be cataloged and ready for ingest into the digital repository ROSA P.