# Onboarding information for new Data Rights holders

**URL:** <https://www.rubin.community/t/onboarding-information-for-new-data-rights-holders/8779>\
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**Created:** [June 26, 2024, 10:43am UTC](https://www.rubin.community/t/onboarding-information-for-new-data-rights-holders/8779 "2024-06-26T10:43:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![tms-epcc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/www.rubin.community/tms-epcc/32/1721_2.png) [@tms-epcc](https://www.rubin.community/u/tms-epcc)\
**Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 10:43am UTC](https://www.rubin.community/t/onboarding-information-for-new-data-rights-holders/8779/1 "2024-06-26T10:43:16Z")

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Hi,

When a person becomes a new Data Rights Holder, is there a web page or similar that explains what project resources they can (or cannot) have access to (eg Slack, an account on [https://project.lsst.org/](https://project.lsst.org/), …).

Thanks in advance for any response to this.

Cheers,

Terry

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**Author:** ![MelissaGraham](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/www.rubin.community/melissagraham/32/2549_2.png) [@MelissaGraham](https://www.rubin.community/u/MelissaGraham)\
**Post date:** [June 26, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://www.rubin.community/t/onboarding-information-for-new-data-rights-holders/8779/2 "2024-06-26T17:18:47Z")

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Hi Terry (@tms-epcc), thanks for this question.

There is not a webpage for data rights holders specifically, but the [Rubin Data Policy](https://docushare.lsst.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/RDO-013) is the document that describes how Rubin data rights holders can access proprietary data and have [an account for the Rubin Science Platform](https://rsp.lsst.io/guides/getting-started/get-an-account.html). In addition, some of the 8 [LSST Science Collaborations](https://www.lsst.org/scientists/science-collaborations) are only open to Rubin data rights holders.

Otherwise, all Rubin resources for scientists are compiled at [For Scientists | Rubin Observatory](https://www.lsst.org/scientists).

I’ll put some more information about the Science Collaborations, Slack, and [project.lsst.org](http://project.lsst.org) below. If you’re looking for any specific information, please don’t hesitate to reply or start a new thread here in the Forum, anytime.

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- LSST Science Collaborations. New members are welcome. Visit any of the [Science Collaborations’ webpages](https://lsstdiscoveryalliance.org/lsst-science-collaborations/) to find out how to join and whether holding Rubin data rights is a requirement.

- LSSTC Slack. This Slack space is not restricted to data rights holders. As I understand it, access to the LSSTC Slack space is typically part of the onboarding process for those who join an LSST Science Collaboration – but anyone who is a member of that Slack space can invite others to join, as long as they agree to the [Code of Conduct](https://www.lsst.org/scientists/codes-of-conduct). Let me know if you need an invite.

- [project.lsst.org](http://project.lsst.org). In general, accounts here are part of the Rubin staff onboarding process. There are some special cases, e.g., accounts for the annual Rubin Community Workshop webpage [https://project.lsst.org/meetings/rubin-2024](https://project.lsst.org/meetings/rubin-2024), which are made by individuals in order to register and participate in the workshop. The workshop is not restricted to data rights holders.

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**Author:** ![tms-epcc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/www.rubin.community/tms-epcc/32/1721_2.png) [@tms-epcc](https://www.rubin.community/u/tms-epcc)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2024, 10:44am UTC](https://www.rubin.community/t/onboarding-information-for-new-data-rights-holders/8779/3 "2024-07-02T10:44:48Z")

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Many thanks Melissa for the reply and explanation. This is very helpful.