Why You Should Share Your Data/Tools through CRAWADAD

Here are 10 reasons why you should share your network data/tools through the CRAWDAD archive.

  • Your work -- and you -- get more recognition from the research community.
  • CRAWDAD makes it easy to share your data or tool, by writing the metadata.
  • CRAWDAD hosts your data or tool on our servers, providing a persistent location.
  • CRAWDAD runs mirror sites that provide ample bandwidth and space.
  • CRAWDAD indexes your data and tools to make it easy for others to find them.
  • CRAWDAD provides citable links, encouraging paper authors to cite your data or tool.
  • CRAWDAD sends a thank-you letter to your organization (or your boss), so you get recognition in your organization.
  • CRAWDAD sends you a monthly report with download statistics for your data or tool.
  • CRAWDAD provides advice, e.g., about how to obtain IRB permission to collect and share data.
  • CRAWDAD sends free CRAWDAD toys to you!