Envisioned as one solution to data challenges of the International Polar Year (2007-2008), the Copernicus data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has developed into a useful rewarding data-sharing option for an unprecedented array of researchers. ESSD has published peer-reviewed descriptions of more than 500 easily- and freely-accessible data products, from more than 4000 data providers archiving their products at more than 100 data centres.

How does ESSD differ from research journals? How do I prepare my data for publication? What does ESSD expect for descriptions, licenses and general data availability? What types of data products qualify? How do I find an appropriate data repository? We invite researchers to a lively informative splinter meeting to learn and discuss best practices for data journals and data providers.