Catalog datasets
Describe and publish datasets so people can find and assess their resources.
Desired outcome
Discoverable dataset entries with clear metadata and access to their resources.
Explore from the outcome
Where this function can lead
These documented connections are starting points for selection, not a ranked list.
Ways to do it
Methods that can help achieve this outcome.
- Dataset metadata cataloging
Maintain dataset descriptions and resource pointers as searchable, governed entries.
Link evidence: CKAN 2.12 user guide
Tools and services
Software or services that can put a method to work.
- CKAN
Open-source platform for publishing and finding datasets with metadata, resources, and organization controls.
Link evidence: CKAN 2.12 user guide
Typical inputs
- Dataset descriptions, ownership, license, and resource links or files
Typical outputs
- Searchable dataset records and resource references
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-09-30