Welcome to Data Support Network -page
The idea of the network is to serve as collaboration channel between CSC and data support personnel in Finnish research organizations. The network seeks to open an easy conversational connection and opportunity for peer support between experts. We have also gathered organisations data support service addresses to a sub page.
You can find how to join the network and upcoming training events below. Other useful content on this page includes:
Join the network by registering to mailing list and discussion forum
Discussion forum "Data chat" for informal discussion. Join using eDuuni ID at chat.csc.fi, and find channel #cscdatatukiverkosto"
Mailing list for announcements (datatukiverkosto@listat.csc.fi)
- The network organizes Data coffees on the first Friday of every month at 8AM in Zoom. Welcome! https://cscfi.zoom.us/j/62158676076?pwd=MVcrdlNuUmQwNTVEaEVjd1Z4dkFRUT09
Upcoming events
- 26.4.2023 at 10:00-11:30 In Finnish: Aineistojen kuvailu ja julkaisu Fairdata-palveluissa (käyttökoulutus), lisätietoa ja ilmoittautuminen tulossa!
- 18.4.2023 klo 10:00-11 Make the most of the Allas Storage Service, more information & registration coming!
Useful links about CSC, services & resources
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Company sites
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Information about CSC services for research | |
Docs CSC contains user guides, FAQs and tutorials related to CSC services |
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| Fairdata.fi | Information about national Fairdata.fi services |
ELIXIR is an intergovernmental organisation that brings together life science resources from across Europe
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| EUDAT | EUDAT offers research communities and researchers a set of integrated services for data management |
Training materials
This page gathers training material for everyone to utilize about research data management and relevant CSC services (training material in Finnish on CSC-Datatukiverkosto page). If you have any wishes regarding content of this page or other matters, please contact siiri.fuchs@csc.fi or send an email to servicedesk@csc.fi. The material can be used under CC BY 4.0 license, if not otherwise informed.
You can also find video recordings of both previous webinars and tutorial videos from video.csc.fi -service data management -channel.
Table of contents
CSC Online self-study Research Data Management course
CSC's self-study Research Data Management course covers the basics of data management and gathers resources and tools available for different stages. There are no prerequisites for the course and you can log in to the course platform with either HAKA, VIRTU (using your own organization ID) or ELIXIR IDs. Read more from CSC news.
This way to the Research Data Management course!
Data management & FAIR-principles
Topic | Description | Material |
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| DATA MANAGEMENT | ||
Introduction to data management video (5:36) | This is an introduction to data management, what it is and why is it important to manage your research data. The video will also introduce the concept of FAIR data. | License: CC BY-ND 4.0 2020/11 |
Introduction to data management planning video (4:45) | This is an introduction to data management planning. We go through what it is and how it will benefit your research. We also introduce how to get started in planning your data management using data management planning tools. | License: CC BY-ND 4.0 2021/01 |
Introduction to sections of a genericdata management plan video (3:39) | In this video we will go through the sections of a generic data management plan. | |
CSC research data management services for life science research video (8:50) | In this video we introduce CSC data management services through out the project life cycle using an example research group called Rudolf. | |
| FAIR | ||
The Elements of FAIR: Interoperable video (7:15) | What interoperability means in the context of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) research data management. | 2022/05 |
FAIR principles video (1:44) | FAIR principles (Eng. subtitles) | 2019/10 |
FAIR principles & how to make data FAIR powerpoint | What are the FAIR principles and what is required to make your data comply to the FAIR principles? | FAIR.pptx |
Data Management powerpoint | What is data management according to CSC's definition? | Data_Management.pptx |
| GOOD PRACTICES | ||
Persistent Identifiers powerpoint | What are Persistent Identifiers (PIDs), and why are they important? CSC's PID network and recommendations for using PIDs. | Persistent_Identifiers.pptx |
Repositories powerpoint | What defines a good repository, and how to choose a good repository? | Repositories.pptx |
Fairdata services
Topic | Description | Material |
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INTRODUCTION | ||
Fairdata services (Eng. subtitles) video (2:08) | Introduction to FAIRdata services: IDA, Etsin, Qvain, PAS | 2020/01 |
Fairdata Services powerpoint | The Fairdata services in a nutshell | fairdata_services.pptx |
| FAIRDATA IDA | ||
Fairdata IDA powerpoint | What is the purpose of the IDA service? How to get started with and use the IDA service? | fairdata_ida_EN.pptx |
Introduction to IDA video (2:41) | The fundamental functionalities of Fairdata IDA (Eng. subtitles) | 2018/09 |
Using IDA on a browser, IDA's functionalities video (5:52) | A demonstration of using the Fairdata IDA service on a web browser. (Eng. subtitles) | 2018/09 |
| FAIRDATA ETSIN | ||
Fairdata Etsin powerpoint | What is the purpose of the Etsin service? How to use the Etsin service? | fairdata_etsin_EN.pptx |
| FAIRDATA QVAIN | ||
Fairdata Qvain powerpoint | What is the purpose of the Qvain service? How to get started with and use the Qvain service? | fairdata_qvain_EN.pptx |
Fairdata Qvain Demonstration video (31:37) | Demonstration of how to use Qvain | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zygQgnQJWGE 2019/09 |
| FAIRDATA METAX | ||
Fairdata Metax powerpoint | What is the purpose of the Metax service? | |
| Digital preservation service | ||
Fairdata PAS powerpoint | What is the purpose of the Fairdata PAS service? How to get started with and use the Fairdata PAS service? What requirements are there for files that are put in digital preservation? | fairdata_pas_EN.pptx |
Manage well and get preserved video series 7 videos | Video series about digital preservation of research data. In these videos we will present the basics of how to do good research data management that makes your data possible to reuse and preserve for future research. Video names:
| https://video.csc.fi/playlist/details/0_gb7fb5el License: CC BY-ND 4.0 2022/01 |
Sensitive data
Topic | Description | Material |
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CSC Sensitive Data Services for Research - playlist videos | Sensitive Data Services for Research – video tutorial series. You can find more information in the user guide and sensitive data webpage | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD5XtevzF3yGtuatGnWmvh39j12lefyp9 2022/04 |
How do I authorize access to my sensitive data? video (1:45) | The animation describes how you can authorize access to your sensitive data with the help of Data Access Committee and Authorization tool. CSC - IT Center for Finland, Elixir Finland, Elixir Europe, EGA | 2019/11 |
Secure human data management in Europe video (1:46) | EGA service ad fedarated EGA service for secure human data management in Europe. | 2019/09 |