Through this new collaboration, Umeå University Library aims to revolutionise researcher workflows by exploring ARGOS functionalities for integrating Data Management Plans (DMP) into their institutional framework. With this connection, Umeå University researchers can reduce the amount of administrative work that they put into writing the DMP and better facilitate communications with support staff.
OpenAIRE has partnered with Umeå University Library to develop tailored templates for Data Management Plans (DMPs), specifically crafted to meet the unique requirements of Umeå University researchers. This new collaboration exemplifies the ongoing commitment of both OpenAIRE and Umeå University Library to foster Open Science practices and enhance the accessibility and usability of research data.
Central to this initiative is the integration of DMPs into the institutional framework and legal context in which the Umeå University operates. The project explores leveraging ARGOS to design machine-actionable DMP templates, seamlessly integrating them with the university's e-archive.
The envisioned outcomes of this partnership are not just templates, but blueprints that support the different contexts in which a DMP may be created and provide expert inter-institutional advice throughout the different stages of the process. This endeavour not only empowers researchers in practising Open Science, but also aids Umeå University’s research ecosystem in its transition towards Open Science.
Overall, there is a greater interest in solutions that enable machine-actionable pathways between Research Data Management services in Sweden. This is evident in the wider network of Higher Education Institutions affiliated with the Swedish National Data Service, as the anticipated results hold promise in providing valuable insights and tools that align with the interests and needs of this community.
“Collaborating with OpenAIRE, Umeå University Library aims to enhance research data management by integrating Data Management Plans into our administration. This initiative, crucial for advancing scientific integrity and fostering open science, marks a significant step towards a more efficient and transparent research environment.” - Kristoffer Lindell, Head of Scholarly Communication at Umeå University Library
“The Research Data Management landscape is rapidly evolving, and all involved stakeholders need to feel confident in navigating it in their capacity. Our collaboration with Umeå University Library aims to achieve exactly that through their well established support system. It is a great opportunity to leverage this expertise and current research workflows and identify the points of interactions between researchers to redesign and connect them through the ARGOS blueprint for effective and collaborative data management planning.” - Elli Papadopoulou, ARGOS Product Manager at OpenAIRE
About Umeå University Library: Umeå University Library is part of the Swedish infrastructure for higher education and research. It is an integrated part of Umeå University which is a major centre of education and research in northern Sweden. Education and research at Umeå University have a broad spectrum that covers the fields of medicine, science and technology, humanities and arts, social science, and educational science. In 2021, Umeå University had 37000 students that represented 60 nationalities. The research environment of Umeå University includes Sami studies and Arctic research. Umeå University also hosts the laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine (MIMS) where Emmanuelle Charpentier and her group performed parts of the research on the CRISPR/Cas9 gene scissors that were awarded with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020.
About OpenAIRE: OpenAIRE is a Non-Profit Partnership, established in 2018 as a legal entity, OpenAIRE AMKE, to ensure a permanent open scholarly communication infrastructure and support research in Europe and beyond. OpenAIRE is making Open Science happen. Collectively and in practical ways. Its fields of expertise and activities include services, policies and training. Operating since 2009, OpenAIRE is an integral part and a leading force behind the European Open Science Cloud developments.
