Quick Reference Guide for Microdata ArchivistsDocumenting Data for Long-Term Preservation, Discovery, and Reuse

World Bank Group Chief Statistician's Office (DECDG)

Microdata Curation Workflow

A recommended end-to-end workflow for preparing and organizing data, creating metadata, assessing quality, and publishing resources for discovery and reuse.

Metadata Standards

Document microdata using internationally recognized metadata standards, including Data Documentation Initiative (DDI-Codebook) and Dublin Core Metadata Initiative (DCMI).

Open Source Tools

The following tools and resources help you implement the processes in your data documentation, preservation and dissemination workflow.

sdcMicro

an open-source R package for anonymizing microdata and assessing disclosure risks to support the safe dissemination of confidential datasets.

An anonymization practice guide

Documentation and guidance for using sdcMicro from command-line.

Metadata Editor

Create rich, structured, standards-compliant metadata using an open-source, multi-standard metadata editor.

NADA Cataloging Platform

Publish, discover, and disseminate research data and metadata through a cataloging platform designed for statistical offices, international organizations, and research archives.