From: Paul Vierkant <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:39:38 +0100

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Dear all,

We are writing with two important updates about the DataCite Metadata
Schema.

We are pleased to announce the release of DataCite Metadata Schema 4.5.
Please see the following links for more information:
- Introducing DataCite Metadata Schema 4.5:
https://doi.org/10.5438/jvkk-8198
- All DataCite Metadata Schema documentation is accessible from
https://schema.datacite.org/

As announced last month, DataCite Metadata Schema 3 will be deprecated on
January 1, 2025.
Please see the following links for more information:
- Deprecating Schema 3: https://doi.org/10.5438/hg83-q366
- Support documentation – Updating from Schema 3 to Schema 4:
https://support.datacite.org/docs/updating-from-schema-3-to-schema-4

Organizations using Schema 3 should begin the transition to Schema 4 as
soon as possible.
Please contact us at [[log in to unmask]] if you have any questions.

To learn more about the schema changes, please also consider joining the
upcoming webinar “ Updating the DataCite Metadata Schema: Introducing
Schema 4.5 and deprecating Schema 3" on March 13, 2024, 3pm (UTC):

Register for the webinar using the following link:
https://datacite.zoom.us/webinar/register/7217065382211/WN_vpz1MT1FSmujinjWgh3mtQ


Kind Regards,

Paul Vierkant

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