Software Registration
Register Software in Pure
Just like your publications, data collected during your research are also considered research output. Therefore you are required to register your data in Pure. Your data can be of interest to others, which can in turn lead to new collaboration opportunities. Data recorded in Pure also appear in reports that are used for research evaluations. Even if access to your data is closed, you are required to register your data in Pure. It is a record of the research, data collection and analysis that you have carried out.
Researchers are responsible for ensuring that a description of archived and published data and software is included in the ‘Current Research Information System’ (CRIS) of VU Amsterdam. Researchers should be able to provide information about data and software in an Availability statement. Responsibility number 8 from the Research Data and Software Management Policy
Benefits of recording your software in Pure
- It increases the visibility and findability of your research software
- It contributes to re-use and transparency
- It boosts your collaboration opportunities
- It counts towards research evaluations and assessments
How to: Registering software in Pure
- Log into the VU Pure using your VU credentials.
- Click on the “+” (plus) icon next to selecting “Datasets/Software” in the overview.
- You can fill in the form using the following manual and read more about the various metadata in use: LibGuides Pure > Personal Profile > Add software.
- Click on “Save” to store the registration.