Glossary of Terms

The following terms are used in this user guide.

• work (dataset): This is the fundamental content entity in ReSeed. A work is represented in ReSeed by a metadata record, together with zero or more files. A work (dataset) can have one of the following statuses:
  • draft: When a work is first deposited, it automatically has draft status, and is not publicly available.
  • published: The depositor of a work can request that it be published, subject to approval. When a work is published, it becomes publicly available. It is also given a DOI (from Datacite)
  • archived: Instead of publishing a work, the depositor can request that it be archived. Archived works are kept in ReSeed but are not accessible to the public