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    Empowering Research: How the University of Alberta Library Supports Open Science

    by Guest Author March 17, 2025
    written by Guest Author

    At the University of Alberta Library, we are committed to advancing open science practices that revolutionize research conduct and dissemination. Our efforts focus on promoting transparency, accessibility, and collaboration to enhance the robustness and reproducibility of research.

    Facilitating Open Access Publishing

    We play a pivotal role in supporting open access publishing at the University of Alberta. Our team negotiates agreements with publishers to reduce or eliminate article processing charges (APCs) for our researchers. These efforts increase the visibility of U of A research and democratize access to knowledge globally.

    Enhancing Data Management and Sharing

    Effective data management is crucial for open science. We offer comprehensive services to help U of A researchers manage their data throughout the research lifecycle:

    • Guidance on creating data management plans
    • Data storage solutions, including our Dataverse repository
    • Support for sharing data according to FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
    • Our data team is available to assist researchers with open data deposit and management questions.
    ALES students participating in Renewable Resources field school
    in Rundle Park, Edmonton on August 27, 2023.

    Promoting Citizen Science

    We are trying to bridge the gap between U of A researchers and the public. Reach out to your librarian if you are interested in collaborating on a session or using the library space to promote open science/citizen science projects. 

    Developing Open Infrastructure

    The University of Alberta Library is actively involved in creating and maintaining open-source tools and platforms that support open science practices. We host:

    • ERA (Education and Research Archive), our institutional repository
    • Aviary, an audiovisual platform for controlled access to streaming media
    • Open Journal Systems (OJS) for over 60 Canadian open access journals

    Supporting Open Educational Resources

    We provide support for finding and publishing Open Educational Resources, including open textbooks. Our no-fee publishing services assist U of A faculty in creating or adapting open textbooks and other OER.

    Conclusion

    As the University of Alberta Library, we are an essential partner in advancing open science on our campus. Our support for open access publishing, data management, public engagement, and open infrastructure development is crucial for creating a more transparent and collaborative research ecosystem at the University of Alberta. We remain committed to shaping the future of scientific communication and discovery through our open science initiatives.


    Many thanks to Virginia Pow, Faculty Engagement (Natural + Applied Sciences) for authoring this article.

    This content is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Creative Commons licence.

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  • Renforcer la recherche : Comment la bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta soutient la Science ouverte

    by Guest Author March 17, 2025
    by Guest Author March 17, 2025

    La bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à promouvoir les pratiques de la Science ouverte pour révolutionner la recherche et sa diffusion. Nos efforts se concentrent sur promouvoir la transparence, l’accessibilité et la collaboration pour que la recherche soit plus robuste et reproductible. Faciliter la publication en libre accès Nous jouons un rôle essentiel dans le soutien à la publication en libre accès à l’Université de l’Alberta. Notre équipe négocie des accords…

  • Student Life During COVID—Share your story – Take 2!

    by Guest Author September 23, 2021
    by Guest Author September 23, 2021

    Version française ici ! UAlberta students, the COVID pandemic continues to present challenges for the 21/22 learning year. This past April, the University of Alberta Library and Wellness Supports invited you to participate in a community arts initiative to explore and express your student experience during COVID. In light of the upcoming World Mental Health Day, we encourage you to reflect on your experiences as a post-secondary student during the pandemic, of…

  • Spring 2021 Theses in ERA

    by Meredith Bratland July 6, 2021
    by Meredith Bratland July 6, 2021

    Congratulations to all the 2021 Spring graduate students! Did you know that their theses are in ERA, our institutional repository? There are over 300 to explore that are open to everyone. Governor General’s Gold Medal This spring, Michelle Lavoie, as part of her PhD in Educational Policy Studies, won the Governor General’s Gold Medal for achieving academic excellence at the graduate level. At the University of Alberta, the award recognizes the doctoral…

  • Indigenous History Month | Indigenous Research in ERA & Aviary

    by Sonya Leung June 15, 2021
    by Sonya Leung June 15, 2021

    As Indigenous History Month continues, now is a great time to explore the over 500 individual items on Indigenous research in The University of Alberta’s Educational and Research Archive (ERA) and The University of Alberta media streaming repository, Aviary. The Situated Knowledges, Indigenous Peoples and Place (SKIPP) Virtual Colloquium took place in the Summer of 2020. SKIPP showcased University of Alberta scholars’ journeys into or with Indigenous-engaged research and scholarship. Streaming videos…

  • 2021 Images of Research Winners

    by Meredith Bratland April 6, 2021
    by Meredith Bratland April 6, 2021

    We are pleased to announce the 2021 Images of Research winners. It was an exceptionally exciting year for winners and a tie for the People’s Choice Award. Congratulations to all! We have a virtual exhibit for everyone to enjoy the finalist and semifinalist images this year that will be live April 7, 2021. First Place Turning Women’s Trauma into Strength Sara Nekounamghadirli MA Faculty: Extension In my research about ohtisiy (a word…

  • Capture the Essence of Your Research in a Single Image

    by Sonya Leung January 11, 2019
    by Sonya Leung January 11, 2019

    The University of Alberta Images of Research Competition & Exhibition is the ultimate test of knowledge transfer for any graduate student. The challenge is to portray your research in a single image. Are you up for the task?Semifinalists will have their image and description immortalized in the University of Alberta’s Education & Research Archive (ERA) Images of Research Collection. Submissions will be accepted from January 21, 2018 to February 8, 2019. Visit the competition…

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