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Getting Started

The Heritage Science Data Service Catalogue of Services allows users to find and apply to use heritage science research facilities from across the UK with easy filtering by location, technique, and asset type.

What makes this catalogue unique? This catalogue provides an easy-to-use resource allowing users to discover and access RICHeS facilities that are essential to their research. Resources within the catalogue can be filtered by Country/Region, Organisation, Method/Techniques, and Asset Types, allowing users to quickly find and apply to use the best facility for their needs.

How to Use This Guide

This user guide will help you navigate the features of the catalogue, 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

Pro tip

Use the search function at the top of the page to quickly jump to any topic across the entire guide.


About the Catalogue

The HSDS Catalogue of Services has been developed thanks to generous funding from UK Research and Innovation through AHRC’s RICHeS initiative.

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.

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