Data Science Institute

Data Rescue Efforts @ Brown

DSI has compiled resources and updates on data rescue efforts occurring across campus.

Updates

 

Resources

Brown University Library

“Since January 2025, many federal websites, datasets, and publications have been removed, withdrawn, or modified. In response, information professionals worldwide, including those at Brown University Library, have joined coordinated efforts to preserve access to essential government information. To support these initiatives, the Library has formed an interdepartmental group of specialists dedicated to tracking these efforts. They are available to assist with identifying archived datasets, locating alternate sources, and potentially contributing to ongoing preservation efforts. This initiative is coordinated by Frank Donnelly, Head of GIS and Data Services.”

For any concerns regarding accessing federal government datasets, feel free to contact the following library staff:

Brown Library Guide to Alternate Sources for Government Data

Brown Library US Federal Government Data Backup - GitHub and Globus Repository

Brown Health and Biomedical Library Services Guide to Alternatives to Federal Health Resources

Brown Health and Biomedical Library Services At-Risk-Purged-Censored-Federal-Data-Preservation- Sources

 

Contribute

Please contact us at DSI (dsi-info@brown.edu) if you know of additional resources you would like to add to this is collection! 

Collating these resources at DSI is being led by Holly Case, DSI Deputy Director.