In 2009, a survey was conducted in the repository community to find the most important feature requests for the next major revision of DSpace. The results from this clearly showed the need for an enhanced statistics package to be included.

Open Repository was quick to react to this and developed a statistics package based on Google Analytics, that could be used by repository managers as

part of the Open Repository service. This service provided data on the overall usage of the repository but also provided a record of file downloads that would otherwise be missed using a standard analytics packages.

Open Repository have now developed this analytics package a step further so that repository managers can see how this relates to an individual item or file, or its relevance in the context of a collection or community. With this functionality we can show how content within the repository is being used, the items and files that are attracting attention, and the reach the repository is having.

For more information about how this latest new feature from Open Repository works in practice and how this could help your institution prepare for the upcoming REF legislation, visit the website and do feel free to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Open Repository is pleased to announce its newest partner – the Confederation of Open Access Repositories (COAR). COAR is a not-for profit association of repository initiatives that aims to enhance greater visibility and application of research outputs through global networks of open access digital repositories.

Open Repository will work with COAR to advocate open access digital repository strategies at both a national and international level. These activities will include advocating for consistent policy formulations on institutional repository development and developing strategic partnerships for research infrastructure related initiatives worldwide.

In addition to this the key objectives of this partnership are as follows:

• To co-ordinate a global collaborative effort towards high-quality open access content and interoperable systems.
• To act as a reference point for repository standardization efforts and a forum for information exchange.
• To develop and support interoperable standards for national aggregation of research content in open access repositories.
• To support the implementation of open access mandates by research funders and institutions

To find out more about this and the other partnerships that Open Repository has established, visit the Open Repository website. Alternatively, if you are interested in finding out more about how you could set up a partnership between Open Repository and your organization, please do This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Open Repository will be exhibiting at the following conferences in the coming months. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please do This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; alternatively, feel free to drop by the stand.

UKSG 33rd Annual Conference and Exhibition
Edinburgh, Scotland
12-14 April 2010
Stand 32

MLA 2010 Annual Meeting and Exhibition
Washington, D.C
21-26 May 2010
Stand 638

If you are organizing an event at which Open Repository would be of relevance, then please contact our This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will be glad to send through marketing materials and discuss possible participation.