Supporters

The following organisations are helping to make this conference possible:-

IASSIST is an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences.

Its 300 members are from a variety of workplaces, including data archives, statistical agencies, research centers, libraries, academic departments, government departments, and non-profit organizations.

Ex Libris is a leading provider of automation solutions for academic, national, and research libraries. Offering the only comprehensive product suite for electronic, digital, and print materials, Ex Libris provides efficient, user-friendly products that serve the needs of libraries today and will facilitate their transition into the future. Ex Libris maintains an impressive customer base consisting of thousands of sites in more than 80 countries on six continents. Dedicated to developing creative solutions in close collaboration with customers, Ex Libris
enables libraries to maximize productivity and efficiency and, at the same time, greatly enhance the user experience. By empowering users to discover and obtain the information they need, libraries ensure their position as the bridge to knowledge.
 

PLOS (Public Library of Science) is a nonprofit publisher and advocacy organization founded to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication.

The core objectives are to:

• Provide ways to overcome unnecessary barriers to immediate availability, access and use of research
• Pursue a publishing strategy that optimizes the quality and integrity of the publication process
• Develop innovative approaches to the assessment, organization and reuse of ideas and data