The following are examples of FAQs about the GCMD:

• What is the Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) and how can it help me?
• Facts and Fiction about the GCMD

Including a data set in the GCMD
Finding a data set using the GCMD


• What is a DIF?
  History of the GCMD Directory Interchange Format (DIF)?

• What is a SERF?



• Where can I go to find information on recently released data sets and services?
• The GCMD places a listing of new DIFs or SERFs online through RSS. Please see: What's New.

• Where can I find examples of Earth Science FAQs received by the GCMD staff?



• What are GCMD Portals?
• Where can I view a list of all of GCMD's Portal collaborations?

• Where can I find help on how to use GCMD's search features?
• Where can I find how to use GCMD's full-text search?
  
• Where can I find an explanation of the GCMD's navigational search features?


• What is the GCMD Feed and how do I add it to my browser?



• Where can I find a list of helpful documentation about GCMD?



• How can I find a list of all the GCMD pages on your site?