How do I know I can trust ICPSR to preserve my data?

As one of the oldest and largest social science data archives in the world, ICPSR has been trusted by the research community to preserve and support access to data for nearly 60 years. ICPSR holds several trusted repository certifications, including the most recent CoreTrustSeal certification. ICPSR was also a 2019 winner for the National Medal for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Being a trusted repository means that our mission is to provide reliable, long-term access to managed digital resources to the community, now and in the future. It means we’re committed to providing a transparent view of our curatorial and technological processes and continuously improving those processes to meet best practices in data access and preservation.