Tools and support
Plan S Repository Self-Assessment Tool
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Repositories are a key facilitator for discovering pre-print research outputs. The technical requirements put forward in Plan S serve to ensure repositories work towards excellent standards to represent the research they hold in the best way possible. OpenDOAR's repository self-assessment tool allows repository managers to see how their repository fares against the six Plan S repository requirements. The tool clearly explains the requirements along the way and offers implementable guidance and good practice tips.
How to use the tool
You will need to sign-up for an account which you can do for free. Once logged in, you can carry out as many assessments as you wish for your repository - or repositories should you be in charge of more than one.
This is a beta release and we are keen to collect feedback from users. If you have any comments or spot any issues, please contact us via help@jisc.ac.uk (quoting 'OpenDOAR' in the title).
Frequently asked questions
Policy Support
Repositories play a key role in the publication lifecycle. They provide a stable platform for research outputs and are often referenced on funders' open access policies. Having a clear understanding of how repository content should be treated promotes effective usage enabling repository staff, authors, data harvesters, and the wider academic community to get the most out of repositories.
What should be covered?
Clear policy information encourages a standardised level of service, it sets users' expectations, and helps increase impact and visibility of research. We have identified five core policy areas that satisfy best practice for open access compliance:
- Metadata Policy stating the access rights and permissions for information describing items in the repository, and the minimum metadata requirements.
- Data Policy stating the access rights and (re-)use permissions for full-text and other full data items.
- Content Policy stating the types and versions of documents and datasets held.
- Submission Policy concerning eligible depositors, quality control and copyright statements.
- Preservation Policy concerning the long-term retention, migration, and withdrawal protocols.
Repository policy statements
To help you, we have developed two general policy statements based on industry standards to encourage good practice across the community. The policy statements are available in different formats for inclusion on your repository website or documentation.