Institutional repositories (IRs) are key infrastructures for publishing, referencing, and monitoring of scholarly publications. As networked systems, they play a crucial role in advancing the transition to open access (OA) and are increasingly used as instruments for OA monitoring. Drawing on a systematic review of international literature, expert interviews, and seven networking forums with open access professionals in Germany, this presentation examines the technological, legal, and organizational challenges currently faced by IRs and outlines strategic recommendations for their future development. The challenges addressed include the management of preprints, integration with current research information systems (CRIS), secondary publication workflows, publication and cost monitoring, research data management, and compliance with OA funding requirements.
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