Getting Started
The Heritage Science Data Service Data Catalogue is a comprehensive platform for discovering and accessing heritage science data and research resources from across the UK.
What makes this catalogue unique? With access to extensive heritage science resources from across the UK, this catalogue addresses the challenge of discovering relevant materials by bringing together collections deposited with the Heritage Science Data Service and other providers into one searchable platform. Whether you're a conservation scientist, materials researcher, cultural heritage professional, or student, the HSDS Data Catalogue allows you to explore the UK's heritage science landscape through a single intuitive interface.
Key search capabilities:
- What - Search by keywords, techniques, material types, and research methodologies
- Where - Filter by geographic location or heritage site
- When - Explore by date ranges
How to Use This Guide
This user guide will help you navigate catalogue feature's, from basic searching and browsing to advanced data discovery.
Getting around: Navigate through the guide using the menu on the left-hand side of the page. The guide has been organised to build from basic concepts to more advanced features.
Navigation features:
- Click section headings to expand subsections
- Use the search bar at the top of the page to find specific topics
- Your current page is highlighted in the menu
- On mobile devices, tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left hand corner to access the navigation pane
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Use the search function at the top of the page to quickly jump to any topic across the entire guide.
Ready to start exploring?
- New user? Begin with Searching the Catalogue to learn the basics
- Jump right in! Go straight to the Catalogue to start discovering heritage science datasets and resources.
About the Catalogue
Built on the robust infrastructure developed by the ARIADNE RI for the ARIADNE Portal, the HSDS Data catalogue is designed to suit a distinctive collection of scientific datasets, analytical reports, and research resources.
The Heritage Science Data Service provides core digital research services as part of the RICHeS programme, the UK’s Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science. For further information please visit the HSDS Website.
The HSDS Data Catalogue has been developed thanks to generous funding from UK Reserach and Innovation through AHRC’s RICHeS initiative.
