Background Information and Future Plans

This version of the TU Delft Repository was launched in July 2024. The objectives of the Repository are the following

  • Provide access to TU Delft outputs and collections so that these are findable and accessible to a wide audience.

  • Provide reliable long-term storage of TU Delft outputs and collections and preserve its institutional memory and heritage.

  • Foster collaboration and offer inspiration to researchers, staff, students and the public by providing relevant functionality via a range of accessible, intuitive interfaces.

  • Enhance the TU Delft's reputation and visibility in the academic community, and beyond.

More can be read in the related policy document The repository aligns with the vision presented in the COAR (Confederation of Open Access Repositories) Next Generation Repository report.

Future Plans

This is currently the first release of the new TU Delft Repository. Planned improvements over the next six months include:

  • Improving search speed

  • Improving findability of content

  • Improving tools for library staff

  • Add more content categories

  • Enable content to be showcased by organization unit

Do you want to contribute ideas to how the repository is run? Please send an email to library@tudelft.nl

Technical Information

Still to be added 😄

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