Breadcrumbs

Add a new Record

  1. There are two ways to invoke the manual entry form for adding new record:

  • After logging in, click on 'My Data' > 'Add New Record' from the main menu on the upper right hand of the screen.

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  • Go to your data source then click on the 'Add New Record' button on the right hand corner of the screen.

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2. The following screen will be displayed. 

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3. Choose the record type you wish to add. For any type, the following fields are mandatory: , Data Source, and Record type. 

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4. Click on 'Add New Collection' button. The record metadata entry form will be displayed. 

5. Refer to the following pages to learn about the RIF-CS metadata for each record type.

6. Navigate to each tab on the left to add the record metadata or you can click on either of these buttons   Screen Shot 2021-05-05 at 5.59.11 pm.png  to navigate to the next our the previous tab.

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6. When done, click on  Screen Shot 2021-05-05 at 5.53.32 pm.png button to save your changes.

Validation error message(s) will be displayed if there are missing requirements or metadata value does not conform with the RIF-CS element.

7. The record will automatically be saved as Draft. The next window will be displayed giving you options to choose the next step. 

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  • Publish this record - The record will be published and visible in Research Data Australia 

  • View this Record in the Registry - Allows you to get back to the manual entry form and edit your record.

  • Preview in Research Data Australia - Gives you the opportunity to preview how the record will be displayed in RDA before publication.