This meeting is open to colleagues from any research library in the UK and Ireland interested in bridging this gap. You do not have to work for an RLUK member institution to participate in this event.

RLUK's Open Strategy Network (OSN) will join DORA's worldwide community to deliver a workshop to reflect on the role of libraries in implementing DORA and to explore new and innovative opportunities for research libraries to reform research assessment. It will build on existing work and identify new collective and individual activities which we can take to accelerate and support change.

This workshop will focus on how research libraries can bridge the gap between institutional commitments to DORA and practical support and engagement for researchers, and research culture (and metrics).

It will be framed by brief case studies from RLUK Libraries (Leeds, Leicester, Newcastle and Reading) who will share their experiences supporting DORA, challenging research assessment orthodoxy and transforming policies.

The case studies will reflect on and highlight key lessons, strategies and advocacy activities to provide a catalyst for new opportunities and lead into breakout groups.

These breakout groups will be dynamic and creative spaces for exploring next steps, new skills and advocacy activities. The outputs from this workshop activities will help to further embed DORA, inform the delivery of RLUK's Strategy 2022-2025, in particular the Role of the Research Library and support change in the wider community.

Please note attendees must register for this event under an institutional email address. Any registrants using a generic email address (gmail, hotmail etc.) will be removed without notice.

Joining details

This event will be held virtually via Zoom. Attendees will receiving joining details the day before and 30 minutes before the event. Please ensure email addresses are entered correctly during registration (you should receive a confirmation email soon after registering) and check junk folders if no email is received.

Bridging the Gap: Exploring Research Libraries and Research Assessment