FAQs

The EarthChem Library is a data repository that archives, publishes and makes accessible data and other digital content from geoscience research (analytical data, data syntheses, models, technical reports, etc).

What kind of data does the EarthChem Library accept?

The EarthChem Library is a domain repository which primarily serves the geochemistry community.

Data types include bulk elemental analysis (majors, traces), bulk isotope analysis, mineral analysis (in-situ analysis), melt inclusion analysis, and many more.

Please send us a message at info@earthchem.org to check if your data is best represented in the EarthChem Library. We are not able to accomodate software, code or figures at this time.

What data formats does the ECL accept?

Allowed file extensions are: .csv, .doc, .docx, .kml, .pdf, .txt, .xls, .xlsx, .xml, .xlsm, .zip. Tabular data should be in an ECL template, but must at the very least be in a .csv, .txt, or .xlsx file (not in .pdf, .docx, .jpeg, etc.).

I didn’t get a confirmation email about my submission. What happened?

Please check your spam/junk folder. If you don't get a notification from us in the first 24 hours please reach out to info@earthchem.org.

How long does it take to get a DOI?

You will receive your dataset DOI only after your files and submission has been reviewed and accepted. Please keep in mind that this entire process can take up to two weeks.

Please try to submit your data ahead of when your publisher requests it!

Can I get a DOI before my data is public?

Yes! Your data can be embargoed for up to two years from your submission date. There will be a public landing page that points to it, but it will not be available until the release date you chose.

Can I get a DOI before my related publication is published?

Yes! You can let us know the status of your publication (in prep/submitted/in review/accepted) and once your paper is accepted notify us to update the final details of the citation at info@earthchem.org.

Can I add a related publication DOI after my dataset has been published?

Login into MyECL, select your submission and update the Primary Publication DOI field. You can add multiple DOIs here separated by semicolon with 'doi:' prefix. (e.g. doi:10.016/j.epsl.2009.11.018;doi:10.1016/j.epsl.2018.04.035)

What are the method codes in templates?

Method codes identify the [Technique]-[Instrument]-[Laboratory] trio. If you have multiple parameters analyzed on the same machine using the same technique, in the same lab, both parameters will have the same method number (code).

Example: Sr and Nd measured using VG Sector 54 TIMS at the University of Columbia would have method code 1, but Sr and Nd measured on Thermo Fisher ICP-MS at the University of Columbia would both have method code 2.

Can I submit compilations of data to the EarthChem Library?

Yes! Please make sure that every data point is properly cited and have a full reference list that accompanies the data.