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EPrints

EPrints Services
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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About

Launched: 2000
Record Updated: Nov 07, 2024
Repository software
Developed at the University of Southampton, EPrints has been providing stable, innovative repository services across the academic sector and beyond for over 20 years. We are proud of the stability, flexibility and pragmatism of our software.

Mission

To promote Open Access, by way of openly sharing the EPrints platform with its wider community.

Technical Attributes

Maintenance Status

Actively Maintained

Open Code Repository

Implemented
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Technical Documentation

Implemented
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Code License

Implemented
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Open API

Implemented
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Open Product Roadmap

Implemented
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Technical Attribute Statements

Technology Readiness Level

  • Actual system proven in operational environment

Code Licenses Used

  • GNU General Public License (GPL)

Content Licensing

  • Creative commons licenses

Standards

Persistent Identifier

  • ORCiD

Hosting Options

  • Through solution only

Policies & Governance

Policies

Web Accessibility Statement

In Progress

Governance Records

In Progress

Governance Structure & Processes

In Progress

Policy Statements

Board Level

Unknown

Additional Information

Organizational History

The software is open source. Primarily maintained and organised by EPrints Services, based in the University of Southampton.
Other community members contribute to either the core software or to extension components.

Organizational Structure

Business or Ownership Model

Fiscal sponsorship (academic institution)

Current Affiliations

ECS Partners Ltd

Funding

Primary Funding Source

  • Program service revenue
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