This section of the web site contains information about depositing data with AHDS Literature, Languages and Linguistics.

AHDS Literature, Languages and Linguistics welcomes copies of digital resources for preservation and dissemination to the research and teaching community.

We collect resources in the subject areas of literature, modern and ancient languages and linguistics. Resources are accepted in a variety of formats, including ASCII files, database files, spreadsheet files, image files and SGML or XML marked-up texts, and on a variety of media including CD-ROMs and disks.

When a data collection is deposited with the AHDS Literature, Languages and Linguistics we validate it, make archival copies to ensure its long-term preservation, and create a full catalogue record describing it which is included in the AHDS and Oxford Text Archive catalogues. AHDS Literature, Languages and Linguistics also manages the distribution of the data collection to users in the research and teaching community, and regulates access in accordance with the terms and conditions chosen by the depositor.

For further information please consult the following information:

• Invitation to Deposit. This contains information of why one should deposit with the AHDS.
  
  
• How to Deposit. This contains information of how one deposits with the AHDS.
  
  
• Who to contact.
  
  
• Documents for Depositors. Documents that those depositing need to complete
  • Licence Form for Depositing Data
  • Data and Documentation Transfer Form
  • AHDS Deposit Format List
  • Catalogue Form
  • Deposit Options Form
  • Guidance on Documentation
  
  
  
• Waiver of Deposit