FAQ ORBi^lu

• What does the abbreviation ORBi^lu mean?
• What is a digital repository?
• What can you find in ORBi^lu?
• As a researcher, what benefits do I have from a digital repository?

At the end of 2012, the Rectorate of the University of Luxembourg decided to create a digital repository of all UL publications as well as establish an institutional policy deposit so as to increase their visibility, accessibility and impact.

ORBi^lu is the name given to the repository. It means "Open Repository and Bibliography - Luxembourg" and is subdivided into two sections:

• a digital bibliography : a central index of publications by UL members dating back to at least 2009;
• a digital repository : open access to the full text of publications in electronic format (mandatory for articles and conference proceedings published since 2009) and ancillary files such as graphics, raw data, PowerPoint presentations linked to a publication, etc.

ORBi^lu’s objectives are therefore two-fold:

• to bring together the references for all scientific publications by the UL;
• to provide as free and open an access to these documents as possible.

A digital repository (or index) is intended to bring together the full text documents of an institution’s entire scientific production and make it freely accessible over the internet so as to enhance its visibility and impact. It offers a package of services by which digital documents can be recorded, conserved and disseminated. Researchers can use it themselves to archive their own works (self-archiving).

For further information:

• see What it is and what it isn’t
• the Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpenDOAR)

ORBi^lu contains the references to publications produced by members of the University of Luxembourg since at least 2009. Researchers must deposit a full-text electronic version of all their peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings published since 2009. In addition, authors are entirely free to deposit references, full text or additional documents (raw data, videos, etc.) relative to any types of works published prior to 2009.

As well, authors may deposit references to their works published before they took up their post at the University of Luxembourg. In that case, the affiliation-related information has to be altered accordingly. These references will form part of the author’s personal bibliography but not of the university bibliography. Users of ORBi^lu can nonetheless see them if they indicate that they want to see the references of UL authors including those produced outside the context of the university.

For further information: see The ORBi^lu Project: Content

A digital repository means:

• the value and spread of your research is increased on a worldwide scale;
• faster access to scientific output;
• once deposited, the longevity of works and access to them are guaranteed;
• enhanced prestige for the university and the standing of its researchers.

For further information: see ORBi^lu... for the researcher