Introduction
This online guidance provides detailed instructions for all user types, from first-time depositors to system administrators. Whether you are preparing to archive data for the first time, or have archived with us before, these guides will help you efficiently navigate the Ingest system.
How to Use This Guide
This online resource serves as a comprehensive user guide to using Ingest, helping you to navigate each of the features and menus and provide examples for good practice in completing each field. We recommend you navigate through the guidance step by step, building from basic concepts to more advanced features, to help guide you through the deposition process.
Ingest guides
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Getting Started
Register, navigate your dashboard and start a deposition
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New Collections
Submit collection information, incl. projects, people and resources.
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Core Metadata Template
Download templates and explore field guidelines.
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Training
Find out about upcoming sessions, Q&A discussions, and share feedback.
Navigation features
- Use the navigation tabs above to explore each section of the guidance.
- Click headings in the sidebar to navigate to topics more quickly.
- Use the search bar at the top of the page to find specific topics.
- On mobile devices, tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left hand corner to access the navigation pane.
Pro tip
Use the search function at the top of the page to quickly jump to any topic across the entire guide.
Improvements
If you have any recommendations for improvements or additions to this documentation please contact the Helpdesk with the subject line 'Ingest Guidance'.