4.1: Additional Datasets
Expose Additional Datasets via Data.gov Other Information:
Each agency should identify and publish online in an open format new high value data sets and register those data sets via
Data.gov. These should be data sets not previously available online or in a downloadable format. Where agencies already have
high value data sets online, the focus should be on registering them with Data.gov. High value datasets are those that can
be used to increase agency accountability and responsiveness; improve public knowledge of the agency and its operations; further
the core mission of the agency; create economic opportunity; or respond to need and demand as identified through public consultation.
In addition, agencies are expected to document their inventory of data and tools that are currently available to the public
and ensure that these data and tools are registered in Data.gov as appropriate. Agencies should continue to diligently work
towards the goal of having their currently public data and tools exposed via Data.gov to ensure that the investments in making
these data and tools public is met with maximized discoverability by the public. As discussed in Chapter 3, there are three
mechanisms by which an agency can present data and tools on Data.gov. In the near term, agencies should leverage DMS core
module to expose their data or tools on Data.gov. Once the other metadata input mechanisms are developed, agency data stewards
will have the option to use the API or metadata feed mechanisms as well as the already established DMS mechanism. Agencies
are encouraged to communicate the existence of the DMS and promote its use. Once the other two metadata entry mechanisms are
developed, agencies will be notified and will be encouraged to promote and use any or all of the three metadata input mechanisms.
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