TalTech Data FAQ
How long will data be stored in TalTech Data?
Data will be stored for at least 10 years. After that, the data needs to be valuable to justify its preservation. For example, it has to have been downloaded at least once during the previous year.
Who runs TalTech Data?
TalTech Data is a service of the TalTech Library and the TalTech High Performance Computing Centre (HPC Centre).
Who can upload files to TalTech Data?
All members of the TalTech community with a UNI-ID can upload research data for long-term preservation and public access.
What can I upload to TalTech Data?
You can upload any digital files to TalTech Data.
Is there anything that can't be deposited to TalTech Data?
You must have the rights to any data you deposit. Data cannot violate the publicity, privacy or confidentiality rights of others.
How much data can I store on TalTech Data?
There are currently no hard storage limits, but you should only deposit data that will be useful to others. All data must be described in sufficient detail so that others can understand it. If you're planning on uploading more than 10 GB of data, please contact us first.
Does TalTech Data have any file size restrictions?
At the moment, uploads are limited to 10 GB.
Can I make my files in TalTech Data private?
Not indefinitely. You can embargo data for a specific period of time, but all data must be intended for public access at some point in the future.
Can I restrict data in TalTech Data to specific users or groups?
No, TalTech Data is an open repository.
Does my data need to be published before uploading to TalTech Data?
No, you can upload unpublished data. If you wish, you can embargo the data until publication. You can easily link your data to publications by entering the DOI in the related publications field.
What metadata fields are used in TalTech Data?
Our metadata is derived from the DataCite 4.0 schema with minor additions and modifications. Our metadata includes an explicit related publications list.
Is there any charge for storing data in TalTech Data?
Groups get 1 TB of free storage in TalTech Data provided by the library. Groups planning on depositing more than 1 TB of data should email us at data@taltech.ee to discuss their options.
Can I make changes to a record in TalTech Data?
Yes, once you're logged in you should see an edit button for all records you created. This allows you to edit the metadata in the record. If you need to change the files associated with a record, you can create a new version.
Who should be listed as an author in TalTech Data?
According to the DataCite specification, the authors of a dataset are the main researchers involved in producing the data. The authors listed in TalTech Data do not need to match the authors in a related publication. You can list other individuals who assisted with a research project as contributors.
How can I test making records in TalTech Data?
You should not conduct testing in TalTech Data, as submitting a record will automatically generate a DOI that cannot be deleted. We do not have a separate instance for testing. For testing, you can use the InvenioRDM demo instance.
Does the TalTech Data repository provide private links for journal peer reviewers to use before publication?
You can share your entry with others, especially if you have restricted it. There are several options to choose from:
- Can view: Anyone with this link is able to read the published versions of the entry, regardless of whether it is open or restricted.
- Can preview: Anyone with this link is able to read the published and unpublished versions of the entry.
- Can edit: Anyone with an account and this link can edit all versions of the entry.
Use the share button in the upper right corner to get the link.