Building a U.S. Repository Network

Abstract

The U.S. Repository Network initiative is a partnership between the Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR) and Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) aiming to catalyze a new U.S. network. In its “Modernizing the Global Repository Network Initiative,” COAR identified the need for assistance in breaking down institutional silos and developing a more cohesive approach and greater collaboration around repositories in the U.S. Through a joint COAR/SPARC Visiting Program Officer, the partners engaged an expert group of library/repository professionals as well as the broader U.S. repository community to develop a strategic vision for U.S. repositories. This strategic vision informs the action plan for the U.S. repository network, which is intended to be inclusive of all U.S. repositories. The action plan is structured to advance the various elements of the vision and to ensure the ongoing engagement and sustainability of the network. After discussing the development process and foundational documents, the presenter will share opportunities to further engage in the refinement and execution of the action plan.