Infoscience Repository: EPFL Open Access Policy

This lecture introduces Infoscience, the institutional repository of EPFL, where researchers register their publications. It covers the legal and historical context of EPFL's Open Access policy, emphasizing the importance of open access principles. The lecture details the rules regarding publication and authorship, highlighting the requirement for EPFL researchers to publish in accordance with the EPFL open access policy. It also explains the process of submitting publications to Infoscience, the role of the lab manager in validating publications, and the different scenarios related to publication submission. Additionally, it discusses the main activities of the library, including data curation, user support, and dissemination of scientific culture.