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Public Access and Open Science at USDA

Read USDA's public access policy, search PubAg or the Ag Data Commons, and submit publications and data as outlined in requirements.

 

Learn about Public Access at USDA

Data Management Planning

Get help planning your research data management, including review of data management plans (DMPs) for research proposals.

Learn about DMP Services

DigiTop

For USDA employees only.

Provides access to licensed journal content, databases, newspapers, and more.

Access DigiTop (USDA only)

Borrow Materials

Looking for an item? Find out how to request materials from NAL.

 

Request Materials

Reference and Research

Our experts answer most questions within five (5) business days.

 

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Literature Searching: How to Find Animal Use Alternatives

Guidance and support to find information on replacement, reduction, and refinement of animals used in research.

Learn to Conduct an Alternatives Search