Speaker
Mr
Niklas Zimmer
(University of Cape Town)
Description
A presentation on UCT Libraries implementing an Institutional Data Repository (IDR) service for UCT. Included are: 1. an overview of drivers for Open Access Data Science support (Mandates and Policies, as well as benefits), 2. a description of how a suitable mechanism for compliance was identified (in the context of a federated, national approach); 3. a brief discussion of key features of the platform (Figshare for Institutions) in practice (live instance of the UCT IDR), including outreach (naming competition, data drop-in sessions et al); 4. some closing remarks on various considerations (technical, operational, and conceptual).
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Primary author
Mr
Niklas Zimmer
(University of Cape Town)
