About Data & Digital Scholarship Services
Located in 2700 Fenwick Library on the Fairfax campus, the George Mason University Libraries Data & Digital Scholarship Services (DDSS) supports the interdisciplinary teaching and learning needs of data-focused research and scholarship for students, staff and faculty, by providing support in the areas of:
- Creating, finding, and using data
- Data management, curation, and archiving
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Digital scholarship (humanities, social sciences, and sciences)
- Digital projects planning and management; and
- Related scholarly communication issues
Specifically:
- Access to data, statistical, qualitative, GIS & mapping, text, and more
- Individual consultations by appointment
- Training through in-person workshops and links to online guides
- Advice on research data management and funder mandated data management plans
- Archiving research using the Mason Archival Repository Service (MARS), which includes the Dataverse Network
- Access to and assistance with specialized software in a dedicated computer lab (open when staffed)
- Text and data mining and visualization
- Digital humanities
- Digital projects consultations
- Metatdata consultations
Data and Digital Scholarship Services Use Policy
Our services are available to current George Mason University students, faculty, and staff.
The DDSS Lab may be used by current George Mason University students, staff, and faculty. DDSS Lab and all computers cannot be used for analyzing confidential or sensitive data.
Users of Data & Digital Scholarship Services are expected to adhere to George Mason University Libraries’ Library Community Standards and Expectations, as well as the University’s Responsible Use of Computing and related policies.
All users of the George Mason University network must adhere to the following policies:
- Statement on Appropriate Use of Electronic Resources of University Libraries (pdf)
- Data Stewardship Policy
- Additional, related computing policies and general University policies
Click here (pdf) to view our Web Hosting Policy and our Acknowledgements Policy.