Member Node Documentation
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The `DataONE`_ website has links to several documents which describe DataONE and questions for data entities to address when they are considering becoming a Member Node.  A potential MN should review the following information to help decide if a partnership with DataONE is appropriate.

* The `Member Nodes`_ page at `DataONE`_.

* `Member Node Fact Sheet`_

* `Member Node Partnership Guidelines`_

* The `Member Node Description Document`_, which is submitted as part of the proposal process.

Still have questions?  Send an email to mninfo.dataone@gmail.com or submit your question via the `Contact Us`_ form.

.. _Contact Us: https://www.dataone.org/contact
.. _DataONE: http://www.dataone.org
.. _Member Nodes: http://www.dataone.org/member-nodes
.. _Member Node Fact Sheet: http://www.dataone.org/sites/all/documents/DataONEMNFACTSheetFormattedDec1.pdf
.. _Member Node Partnership Guidelines: http://www.dataone.org/sites/all/documents/DataONE_MN_Partner_Guidelines.pdf
.. _Member Node Description Document: http://www.dataone.org/sites/all/documents/Member_Node_Description_Form_2012Jun20_Formatted.docx