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Open Consultation - European Repository Strategy

Summer 2024

In January 2023, OpenAIRE, LIBER, SPARC Europe, and COAR launched a joint strategy to strengthen the European repository network. The aim is to reinforce and enhance repositories across Europe by highlighting their value, propagating best practices, and assisting with the creation of national networks.
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Following the survey, it was decided to prepare a position paper that would outline our collective vision for repositories in Europe. As such, we are seeking input from several communities to gather insights and feedback to contribute to this vision. This open consultation is designed for the library community and your participation is crucial for the advancement of repositories. This survey will provide important information that will feed into an initial draft of the position paper, which will later be refined by focus groups.
1.In what country are you based?
2.Which community best represents you?
3.In your opinion, what are the key strengths of repositories in the open science landscape? (please select all that apply)
4.Do you have any anecdotes, case stories or examples of how repositories have provided value to you, your organization, or the users?
5.Have you encountered any feedback, criticisms or challenges about repositories that could help us to guide improvements?
6.If yes to Q5, what type of feedback have you heard (Please select all that apply)
7.What do you think are the main reasons behind the challenges faced by repositories? (Please select all that apply)
8.Please provide any specific examples or quotes of feedback you may have
9.Which communities should we engage with to improve the visibility and use of repositories? (Please select all that apply)
10.Would you like to contribute to a strategy to improve the visibility of repositories in your country and Europe?
11.What topics do you think should be covered in the focus group discussions? (Please select all that apply)
12.Do you foresee any new or innovative roles for repositories in the next 5 years?
13.Please provide any additional comments or suggestions for improving repositories you may have