Open Access policy @ UMinho: incentive and mandate

Abstract

This presentation highlights the implementation process of the Open Access institutional policy at the University of Minho (UMinho), Portugal. Starting with a brief introduction about the institution, in terms of its academic community and research, then providing a description of the steps taken to implement the UMinho’s institutional repository and the Open Access policy. In summary, since the beginning of 2004 with the IR implementation, several initiatives have been taking place with the purpose of increasing the number of deposited documents. The Open Access policy adoption was, definitely, the main success factor amongst all the other initiatives and efforts.