National Open Access Repository Webinar 1: Advancing Ireland’s Open Repository Landscape

Join the University of Galway Library on July 30th at 11am for a 1-hour webinar introducing the National Open Access Repository Project, funded by the National Open Research Forum (NORF). This project aims to align Ireland’s diverse repository network and community members. The webinar will cover the data collection process, findings, the ongoing alignment of repository metadata across four pilot repositories, strategic recommendations for future action and community engagement, and a vision for the future.

Speakers and Chairs

The University of Galway Library is pleased to present a distinguished panel of experts, including:

Seán Harnett, Institutional Repository Administrator, ATU Library (Galway-Mayo)

Caleb Derven, Head of Digital Scholarship & Systems, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick

Andrew Simpson, Associate Librarian (Education, Research and Clinical Support), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Chairs Dr Cillian Joy, Head of Open and Digital Research, University of Galway Library and Project Principal Investigator

Dr Chris Loughnane, Project Manager, University of Galway Library

Schedule Chris Loughnane –Introduction

Cillian Joy – Project Scope

Chris Loughnane – Project Findings and Engagement Plan

Cillian Joy – Pilot Metadata Alignment Roundtable Discussion with Project Board Members Q&A Session

The vision is to create a cohesive, locally managed and nationally integrated repository infrastructure that supports open access, enhances discoverability, encourage collaboration across institutions and internationally while also fostering innovation in open publishing by having a strong and prepared green repository network. By aligning metadata standards and practices, the University of Galway Library aims to streamline research dissemination and ensure equitable access to scholarly outputs, thereby advancing Ireland’s standing in global open research initiatives.