U.S Repository Network: Acting on a Community Vision for U.S. Repositories

Abstract

The U.S. Repository Network (USRN) is a distributed and inclusive network committed to advancing repositories in the U.S. through advocacy, good practices, and community building. It is an initiative launched by SPARC with the support of the Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR). 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 Visiting Program Officer, SPARC 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. The strategic vision is “an interoperable network of repositories is an essential component of our national research infrastructure, offering rapid and open access to research, and plays a crucial role in collective efforts to transform global research communications, leading to a more open, inclusive, and equitable system.” This strategic vision guides the USRN Action Plan, which is structured to advance the vision and to ensure the ongoing engagement and sustainability of the network. This presentation will share the USRN Action Plan 2022-2023 and describe progress in each action area. Attendees will be able to offer feedback, suggest future actions, and learn about opportunities to engage in the execution of the action plan.