The Powder Diffraction File (PDF) is a dataset of diffraction patterns and basic properties of elements and compounds. It is issued as a DVD; the Library's copy is located on a computer outside room 523 in Fairchild/Martindale Library. The link above explains how to use the system.

If you are gathering data for a funded research project, see this site for the requirements and implementation of Data Management Plan.

All Lehigh investigators have access to DMP Tool. The tool assists in drafting data management plans that fulfill the specific requirements of a number of federal agencies and major foundations. You can save plans for customization on a project-by-project basis.