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Where to find data

Published datasets can be a valuable resource to use and cite in your research. Datasets across many disciplines can be found in data centres and repositories, which are generally established by research funders and researcher communities.

Details of these can be found through indexing services and data portals including:

: Database of data repositories

: Catalogue of databases and related resources

: Database of datasets and repositories

: Catalogue of open datasets

: Database of datasets (TUoS access through the Library  page)

: Database of repositories and other resources

: (This is not comprehensive.)

You can find out more on our research data repositories web page.

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Using data

When using published data, you should always check and comply with the copyright and  terms specified by the data depositor.

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Citing data

When you use or refer to published data in your research, you should cite it correctly, as should other researchers when using your data. This enables data discovery, reuse and verification, as well as impact assessment.

A citation may typically take the following format:

Creator (Publication year). Title. Version. Publisher. Resource type. Identifier.

You can find more information about citing data at:

University of 91Ö±²¥ Library’s referencing guide.

For further information, contact rdm@sheffield.ac.uk.