Logging in as a data custodian
Data Custodians are a special role on the SDSU Data Glossary, as this user role has the ability to edit content.
Because editing access is limited to protect the integrity of the SDSU Data Glossary from spam and other unauthorized edits, Data Custodians must login to the site to edit using a user ID and password.
Data Custodian Accounts[edit | edit source]
Each department or business unit on campus that has a role as Data Custodian within the SDSU Data Glossary receives one account set up and managed by Analytics Studies and Institutional Research. This account can be shared by any individuals within the department or business unit tasked with reviewing and updating content on the SDSU Data Glossary.
If any problems arise with your department's Data Custodian account, contact ASIR.
Logging In[edit | edit source]
The Log In link is in the very right upper corner of the top header navigation above the "Search SDSU Data Glossary" box.
Click the Log In link to navigate to the Log in page.
Once on the Log in page, enter the Username and Password provided to you by ASIR. and then click the "Log in" button.
You are will now be logged in with your department or business unit Data Custodian account. When logged in, you will see several new links that appear in the top header navigation above the "Search SDSU Data Glossary" box with your Data Custodian account listed and links to Preferences, Watchlist, and Contributions pages. You will also have a link to Log out that replaces the location of the Log in link in the navigation.
The example below, shows the ASIR Data Custodian user account logged in.
Once logged in, you can navigate to pages that you need to edit.
To navigate to a list of all terms assigned to you as Data Custodian, see Seeing all terms assigned to a data custodian.
To navigate using the search box, see Using the Search box.
Other links on the Log in page[edit | edit source]
Below the Log in button on the Log in page, there are links for "Help with logging in", "Forgot your password?", and "Join SDSU Data Glossary".
These links are not relevant for the SDSU Data Glossary as accounts are managed by ASIR.
If you have problems with your Data Custodian account log in information, contact ASIR at oir@sdsu.edu.
General users do not need to log in to use the SDSU Data Glossary[edit | edit source]
The SDSU Data Glossary is a publicly available resource. General users who are not Data Custodians do not need an account to view and use the SDSU Data Glossary.
General users are also unable to edit the glossary.
As a general user, if you notice any inconsistencies, problems, or inaccuracies, please contact ASIR so that we can help facilitate fixing the problem.