DaSCH – Swiss National Data and Service Center for the Humanities – has been a collaborating partner of SWISSUbase since 2025, serving as the national Data Service Unit (DSU) for the Humanities.
As a humanities researcher, you might already work with DaSCH or be unsure whether to deposit with SWISSUbase for Humanities. Here's a quick guide.
Commonalities: DaSCH & SWISSUbase for Humanities
Both are FAIR-compliant, ensuring your data is Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.
Both use humanities-specific metadata for accurate description and discovery.
Both offer expert support in improving dataset descriptions and documentation.
DaSCH or SWISSUbase for Humanities – Which Is the Best Choice for My Data?
In short:
DaSCH: Best for researchers with large or complex datasets, advanced metadata, and long-term preservation with continuous public access and data display capabilities.
SWISSUbase for Humanities: Best for researchers with smaller datasets (up to 10 files, 1 GB) seeking straightforward publication, simple metadata, and preservation for about 10 years without further edits.