Contribute to the EarthChem Geochemical Resource Library

GRL Contribution Policy

Minimum requirements for entry into the GRL are contributor, contact info, title, description, keyword.  We strongly encourage contributors to provide references or author information so the resource can be fully credited.  File names must not contain spaces and should use only letters, numbers, periods, underscores and parentheses. An appropriate file extension (ex: .xls, .pdf, .csv, .txt) must be included. If you need to resave or rename your file to meet these requirements, do so on your local drive before attempting to upload it. 

To contribute analytical data with complete sample metadata

Datasets can be submitted in spreadsheet form and need to include supplementary information about the analyzed samples, the analytical procedure and data quality, and the source of the data (publicationos or analysts).  The EarthChem Working Group 'Reporting of Geochemical Data' has produced a set of recommendationson how to document analytical procedures and data quality of geochemical datasets.  EarthChem is currently working with editors of major Earth science journals to implement these recommendations as standards for reporting geochemical data in the peer-reviewed literature. 

You can download spreadsheet templates that were designed on basis of the recommendations of the EarthChem Working Group.  These templates will you compile and organize your data and metadata for submission to EarthChem.

Sample Metadata (XLS 216KB)
Bulk Elemental Analyses (XLS 260KB)
Bulk Isotope Analyses (XLS 260KB)
in situ Elemental Analyses (XLS 268KB)
in situ Isotope Analyses (XLS 260KB)

Please contact info@earthchem.org and the EarthChem staff will help you compile the correct information.