Why VERSO?

To begin: Why did we decide to move from our previous repository VIVO?

• Increased Visibility: VERSO makes research and creative projects more accessible and searchable online, enhancing their visibility.
• Automated Updates: Integrating with external platforms like ORCID iD and Clarivate’s extensive data index, VERSO automates research output updates and streamlines profile management through regularly harvesting these databases.
  • “Data Harvesting”, put simply, is the process of automatically gathering information from digital sources to organize and centralize this data, in this case, in VERSO.
• Departmental Support: VERSO provides analytics to promote department work and preserves research-related products, helping to prevent data loss during faculty or student transitions.

Another reason the library is developing VERSO is the breadth of scholarly output it can showcase. Along with traditional materials like theses, dissertations and peer reviewed articles, VERSO also highlight undervalued output such as:

• Creative Works:
  • Artwork, music compositions, performance recordings, etc.
• Software and Code:
  • Source code, algorithms, software tools and datasets created by researchers
• Educational Materials:
  • Courseware, instructional videos, presentations, and other teaching aids
• Media Appearances:
  • Interviews, podcasts, or other media engagements highlighting research.
• Outreach Activities:
  • Public engagement efforts, such as workshops, events, or community service related to research.