2017 ESIP TDR FAUNDEEN USGS.pptx

Enabling transparent accountability and establishing trust with its communities are crucial to a data repository because having these characteristics can have significant impact on the repository’s current services as well as long term value. One method for a data repository to demonstrate its commitment and progress towards building its trustworthiness is through gaining an official recognition. However, since there are several standards or certification processes available, it might not always be clear how and why a data repository should follow a particular standard or pursue a specific certificate versus another.