Steering and Working Groups

a community driven organisation

DataCite is a community driven organization, and we encourage involvement from people that share our data sharing vision. To help guide and support our growth and our ongoing development, DataCite has two Steering Groups: Services and Technology, and Community and Engagement. Our Steering Groups provide a venue for open participation by interested community members and help us with priority setting and identify strategies related to sustainability planning, services, and outreach.

services and technology steering group (stsg)

The Services and Technology Steering Group (STSG) is responsible for providing expertise and advice on DataCite’s product and technology development. The group is suggesting and reviewing product and technology solutions to evaluate their impact and effectiveness. The STSG aligns its work with the CESG so that product and technology are aligned with DataCite’s community engagement efforts.

Refer to the Terms of Reference for more information.

Current Services and Technology Steering Group Members

community engagement steering group (cesg)

The CESG is responsible for identifying outreach needs for the DataCite community, including current and potential DataCite members as well as the broader research community. This includes: monitoring and assessing community needs and providing feedback on DataCite’s priorities and services; recommending strategies and tools to communicate about DataCite’s services, features, and plans; helping to build relationships, cultivate discussions and promote collaboration among the DataCite community; and involvement in DataCite’s annual meetings. The CESG aligns its work with the Services and Technology Steering Group so that activities support DataCite’s services and products. The CESG works with several regional Expert Groups. In addition, the CESG will coordinate with other new and existing DataCite governance groups as required. The CESG works with several regional Expert Groups.

Refer to the Terms of Reference for more information.

Current Community Engagement Steering Group Members:

Current Americas Expert Group Members:

Current APAC Expert Group Members:

Current EMEA Expert Group Members:

metadata working group

The key to making research citable, searchable and accessible is registering datasets and other research outputs with metadata – descriptions of and facts and figures about the data – that meets basic standards and adheres to uniform, consistent schema.

The Metadata Working Group (WG) determines and maintains DataCite’s metadata standard, in consultation with DataCite members and under the guidance of the DataCite Board. The working group actively seeks the broader community’s input and coordinates with community standards, such as ORCID, DOI Foundation and DCMI.

Refer to the Terms of Reference for more information.

Current Metadata Working Group Members