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This page explains how agencies can request and maintain access to Inventory.data.gov for creating a DCAT-US 3 compliant file.
Inventory.data.gov may be used by agencies as part of their metadata creation and management process when preparing metadata for Data.gov harvesting.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Tool | Inventory.data.gov |
| Purpose | Create a DCAT-US 3 compliant metadata file |
| Access request form | https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9145dd7e |
| Renewal requirement | Once an account is established, the same form must be re-submitted once per quarter to maintain access |
| Separate from harvest source requests? | Yes. Inventory.data.gov access requests are separate from harvest source change requests |
Resource:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9145dd7e
Agencies that need access to Inventory.data.gov to create a DCAT-US 3 compliant file can request access by submitting the Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form.
Agencies may use this form to:
- Request initial access to Inventory.data.gov
- Support creation of a DCAT-US 3 compliant file
- Maintain continued access to Inventory.data.gov
- Complete the required quarterly access renewal process
Inventory.data.gov may support agencies that need a tool or workflow for creating metadata files intended to comply with the DCAT-US 3 metadata standard.
Agencies may use Inventory.data.gov as part of their process to:
- Create a DCAT-US 3 compliant file
- Manage metadata records
- Prepare metadata for validation
- Prepare metadata for Data.gov harvesting
- Support agency data inventory or catalog workflows
Agencies should prepare metadata in accordance with the DCAT-US 3 Implementation Guide:
https://resources.data.gov/resources/dcat-us-3-implementation/
Once an Inventory.data.gov account is established, agencies must re-submit the same form once per quarter to maintain access.
Quarterly renewal form:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9145dd7e
Agencies should use the same form for both:
- Initial access requests
- Quarterly access renewal
Agencies that need Inventory.data.gov access should follow these steps.
Before requesting access, agencies should review the DCAT-US 3 implementation resources to understand metadata requirements and expectations.
Primary references include:
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DCAT-US 3 Implementation Guide:
https://resources.data.gov/resources/dcat-us-3-implementation/ -
DCAT-US 3 to M-25-05 Crosswalk:
https://resources.data.gov/resources/dcat-us-3-crosswalk/ -
DCAT-US 3 Technical Implementation FAQs:
https://github.com/GSA/dcat-us/wiki/DCAT-US-3-Technical-Implementation-FAQ
Agencies should determine whether they need Inventory.data.gov to create or manage a DCAT-US 3 compliant file.
Inventory.data.gov access may be needed if the agency:
- Does not already have another process for creating a DCAT-US 3 compliant file
- Plans to use Inventory.data.gov as part of its metadata creation workflow
- Needs to create or maintain metadata records for Data.gov harvesting
- Needs access to support DCAT-US 3 implementation activities
Agencies should submit the Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9145dd7e
The form is used to request access to Inventory.data.gov.
Once access is established, agencies may use Inventory.data.gov to create or update a DCAT-US 3 compliant file.
Agencies should confirm that the file:
- Uses the appropriate DCAT-US 3 structure
- Includes required metadata fields
- Includes recommended fields where applicable
- Uses valid values and formats
- Reflects current agency dataset and distribution information
- Is available at the source URL that will be submitted for harvesting, if applicable
After creating or updating the metadata file, agencies should validate the proposed or updated harvest source.
Harvest Source Validation Tool:
https://harvest.data.gov/validate/
The validation tool can help agencies:
- Test whether a proposed harvest source passes validation
- Identify metadata errors or warnings
- Confirm that a DCAT-US 3 harvest source is structured correctly
- Resolve validation issues before submitting a harvest source request
If the agency needs to request a new DCAT-US 3 harvest source or a change to an existing harvest source, the agency should submit the Harvest Source Change Request Form:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/ffb7e9d0
This form is separate from the Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form.
To maintain Inventory.data.gov access, agencies must re-submit the same form once per quarter:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9145dd7e
Agencies should plan for this quarterly renewal requirement to avoid interruptions in access.
The Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form and the Harvest Source Change Request Form serve different purposes.
| Form | Link | Use When |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form | https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9145dd7e | An agency needs to request or renew access to Inventory.data.gov |
| Harvest Source Change Request Form | https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/ffb7e9d0 | An agency needs to request a new DCAT-US 3 harvest source or a change to an existing harvest source |
Agencies should use the Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form when they need to:
- Request initial access to Inventory.data.gov
- Maintain access to Inventory.data.gov
- Complete quarterly access renewal
- Use Inventory.data.gov to create a DCAT-US 3 compliant file
Form:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9145dd7e
Agencies should use the Harvest Source Change Request Form when they need to:
- Request creation of a new DCAT-US 3 harvest source
- Request a change to an existing harvest source
- Update the source URL for a harvest source
- Change a harvest source from DCAT-US 1.1 to DCAT-US 3
- Correct or update harvest source configuration information
- Request other harvest-source-related changes needed to support metadata harvesting by Data.gov
Form:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/ffb7e9d0
Before submitting the Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form, agencies may wish to confirm the following:
- The agency needs access to Inventory.data.gov to create or maintain a DCAT-US 3 compliant file.
- The agency has reviewed the DCAT-US 3 Implementation Guide.
- The agency understands the quarterly access renewal requirement.
- The appropriate agency point of contact has been identified.
- The Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form has been submitted.
To maintain Inventory.data.gov access, agencies should complete the following once per quarter:
- Confirm continued need for Inventory.data.gov access.
- Identify the account or user access that needs to be maintained.
- Re-submit the Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form.
- Retain any confirmation or follow-up information received.
- Respond to any follow-up questions, if applicable.
Quarterly renewal form:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9145dd7e
Agencies can request access using the Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9145dd7e
Inventory.data.gov may be used by agencies to create a DCAT-US 3 compliant file as part of their metadata creation and management process.
Yes. Once an Inventory.data.gov account is established, agencies must re-submit the same form once per quarter to maintain access.
Agencies should use the same Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9145dd7e
No. These are separate forms.
Use the Inventory.data.gov Access Request Form to request or maintain access to Inventory.data.gov:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/9145dd7e
Use the Harvest Source Change Request Form to request a new DCAT-US 3 harvest source or a change to an existing harvest source:
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/ffb7e9d0
Yes. Agencies should validate the proposed or updated harvest source before submitting a harvest source change request.
Validation tool:
https://harvest.data.gov/validate/
https://resources.data.gov/resources/dcat-us-3-implementation/
Primary reference for agencies implementing the DCAT-US 3 metadata standard.
https://resources.data.gov/resources/dcat-us-3-crosswalk/
Reference for understanding how DCAT-US 3 metadata elements relate to M-25-05-related considerations.
https://github.com/GSA/dcat-us/wiki/DCAT-US-3-Technical-Implementation-FAQ
Frequently asked questions related to technical implementation of the DCAT-US 3 metadata standard are posted here as they are developed.
Use this site to view current agency harvest sources.
https://harvest.data.gov/validate/
Use this tool to test whether a proposed or updated harvest source is expected to pass validation.
https://touchpoints.app.cloud.gov/touchpoints/ffb7e9d0
Use this form to request a new DCAT-US 3 harvest source or a change to an existing harvest source.
https://resources.data.gov/resources/dcat-us-3-updates/
Use this page for meeting schedule updates and related DCAT-US 3 engagement information.
- DCAT-US 3 Implementation Resources
- Agency Workflow for DCAT-US 3 Harvest Source Requests
- Inventory.data.gov Access
- Harvest Source Review and Validation
- Harvest Source Change Requests
- FAQ Overview
- DCAT-US 3 Technical Implementation FAQ
- Harvest Source Request FAQ
- Inventory.data.gov Access FAQ
- Meeting FAQ
- Tracking and Issue Routing FAQ
- DCAT Interagency Maintenance Team
- DCAT IMT CHARTER
- Maintenance Process Overview
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Issue Triage and GitHub Workflow
- Semi-Annual Release Cycles
- Agency Feedback and Participation
- Release Communications and Outreach
- Annual Retrospective
- Maintenance Meeting Schedule
- Maintenance Templates