# Data Repository A data repository is a centralized location where data is stored, organized, and maintained for easy access and management. It serves as a structured environment that supports the storage, retrieval, and sharing of data across various applications and users. Data repositories are often designed to facilitate efficient data handling, ensuring that data remains consistent and available for analysis and reporting. Repositories are important resources for data storage and retrieval processes. Data governance also plays a key role in these settings, ensuring that data integrity is maintained and that access to data is properly managed and secured. For more information about recent data repository research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Data+Repository) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Data+Repository) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Data+Repository) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following entities working at the intersection of data or data governance and data repositories. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.