Open Access Strategien an der Saarländischen Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek (SULB)

Abstract

This presentation outlines the Open Access strategies implemented by the Saarland University and State Library (SULB). It discusses the development and operation of institutional and disciplinary repositories, such as SciDok and PsyDok, highlighting their roles in promoting Open Access and supporting researchers. Key topics include content acquisition, author support, integration with scholarly databases, and the challenges of repository adoption among researchers. The session also introduces the Open Access Statistics project, focusing on alternative impact metrics to enhance the visibility and evaluation of Open Access resources.