Advancing Research Through DataCite’s Global Access Fund: National Science Library of Georgia

The DataCite Global Access Fund (GAF) is a strategic initiative designed to enhance equitable access to research infrastructure by supporting organizations in regions and communities currently underrepresented in the global open science infrastructure landscape. In this blog post series, we will explore the projects of the GAF awardees, sharing insights into the outcomes and future aspirations. Each of the blog posts will focus on how the projects lead to the creation of a more inclusive global research community, sharing what they have achieved so far and outlining their plans for further development and impact. Supported by funding from the DataCite Global Access Fund (GAF), the National Science Library of Georgia is undertaking a significant project to develop a research infrastructure – Openscience.ge – an open-access DSpace-based digital repository of Georgian scientific works. The project aims to enhance the collection and dissemination of scientific materials, including journal articles, conference materials, theses, and dissertations, etc, and to create comprehensive researcher profiles. The primary goal of the project is to establish and advance a national repository that will consolidate all scientific outputs produced by Georgian scientists and researchers. The project was launched in January 2024 and will be finished by December of this year.