International Accord Strengthens Ties between Repository Networks Worldwide

On May 8, 2017, several regional and national repository networks and stakeholder groups, including the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), formally endorsed an international accord that will lead to the greater alignment of repository networks around the world. The accord was developed by COAR, the Confederation of Open Access Repositories, and aims to support open access and open science. It will foster closer relationships between the regional networks and act as a framework for undertaking specific activities and implementation of common functionalities.