What question did this study set out to answer?

This presentation aims to inform stakeholders about the latest DataCite releases and developments in metadata tools.

March 28, 2026Open Access

DataCite Open Hours – March 2026

Key Points

This presentation aims to inform stakeholders about the latest DataCite releases and developments in metadata tools.
Showcased new features like the DataCite Monthly Data File and reporting tools.
Highlighted updates to the DataCite Metadata Schema.
Outlined upcoming requests for public comments on schema changes.
Introduced the DataCite Metadata Schema 4.7 and its enhancements.
Demonstrated new organization-level reporting tools available in DataCite Commons.
Previewed ongoing work on metadata enrichments through Collaborative Metadata (COMET).

Abstract

This presentation by DataCite's Product Managers, Kelly Stathis and Cody Ross, was shared during DataCite Open Hours on 25 March 2026 and highlights recent DataCite releases and upcoming developments. It covers the 2025 Public Data File, the new DataCite Monthly Data File, new organization-level reporting tools in DataCite Commons and the REST API, the release of DataCite Metadata Schema 4.7, and the new metadata dashboard. It also outlines upcoming requests for comment on the schema and previews ongoing work on metadata enrichments created through Collaborative Metadata (COMET). A recording of this presentation is available on the DataCite YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNWChpBoX7Q&t=1891s

Connected Papers

Building similarity graph...

Analyzing shared references across papers

Discussion

Authors

Kelly Stathis

Cody Ross

Actions

Institutions

DataCite

References and Citations

Connected Papers

Building similarity graph...

Analyzing shared references across papers

DataCite Open Hours – March 2026

Key Points

Abstract

Citation Network

Connected Papers

Discussion

Authors

Actions

Institutions

References and Citations

Citation Network

Connected Papers

Discussion

Cite this study