The promise of open research to produce reliable, responsible, and equitable knowledge cannot be realised without effective local support structures that help researchers navigate the complex landscape of data, tools, and methods. Academic libraries are uniquely positioned to provide such support, e.g. by acting as both coordinators and facilitators of tailored research data management (RDM) services. Without this local expertise, researchers face high barriers to FAIR data management, reproducibility, andlong-term data availability. The University Library of LMU Munich demonstrates how strategically designed library services can empower researchers to engage actively with open research.The poster will focus on how academic libraries add value with their tailored research support and RDM services. One example are discipline-specific Software and Data Management Plan templates in the DMP tool RDMO that are designed around the needs of research. Such tools also lower the barrier to adopting open research practices, providing practical guidance for responsible data management and reproducible research. Complementary support formats, such as customised workshops and consultation, ensure that researchers receive training and advice suited to their specific needs, disciplinary conventions, and project requirements.Equally important is the role of academic libraries in fostering community engagement. Initiatives like rdmuc, dhmuc or RSE Munich chapter bring together researchers, infrastructure experts and institutions to share expertise, experiences, and best practices. These initiatives demonstrate how academic libraries can act as connectors between institutional actors, research groups, and disciplinary communities, creating a culture of open, responsible, and equitable research practice.All above mentioned services are bundled in Research Data LMU, an institution-wide platform that provides an integrated overview of RDM services, tools and infrastructures across the university. Hosted by the University Library of LMU Munich but collaboratively edited, the platform invites all LMU members to contribute information about their services. This design allows researchers to access tailored, locally relevant information while fostering transparency, collaboration, and equitable access to resources. The efforts of the University Library of LMU Munich exemplify how academic libraries can operationalise the principles of open research in ways that are reliable, responsible, and equitable. They show that fostering open research is not only about making tools and data accessible, but also about providing the guidance, infrastructure, and collaborative frameworks that allow researchers to use them effectively. In this way, libraries are not merely service providers – they are essential enablers of open research
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