Preserving and Sharing Your Research
Publishing through LEX helps your work reach wider audiences. If you also want to preserve your research outputs for future use, we encourage you to consider depositing them in an established research repository.
Repositories can provide persistent identifiers, structured metadata and arrangements for long-term access and preservation. Many accommodate creative and practice-based research alongside conventional publications and datasets, including photography, film, audio, maps and documentation of artworks, installations and performances.
Finding a suitable repository
The most appropriate repository will depend on your work, institutional affiliation and any copyright, ethical or access restrictions.
Your institutional repository
If you are affiliated with a university or research institution, this is often the best place to start. Check which types of research and creative outputs it accepts.
Zenodo
A multidisciplinary repository accepting a wide range of research outputs, including material from independent researchers.
Archaeology Data Service
A specialist repository for archaeological and historic environment research, including relevant landscape datasets and documentation. Deposit charges may apply.
UK Data Service – ReShare
For eligible social science research data, including interviews, surveys and community-based research.
NERC Environmental Data Service
For environmental research data within the scope of its specialist data centres.
Other specialist repositories may be more appropriate for particular collections or creative formats.