Library Research Support Services
Enabling open research at the University of Plymouth

We work in partnership with Research and Innovation, Technology and Information Services, the Doctoral College and others across the University to develop and deliver services which enable our researchers to demonstrate to their funders and the wider community the value of their work. We support research staff and students in developing the information skills they need and ensuring that research publications and datasets are made publicly available in line with good research practice, and the University’s Open Access, and Research Data Management policies.
To find out more about our services or make an enquiry email openresearch@plymouth.ac.uk
PEARL is the University’s open access repository of full text research outputs, including research theses. See the latest deposit and usage stats.
Open Access policies are changing. Plan S is an initiative for open-access publishing launched by 'cOAlition S', a consortium of national research funders which is resulting in new routes towards open publications including Transformative (Read & Publish) deals and changes to the Green route.
The University is asking all research-active staff and doctoral research students to create an ORCiD account, and for staff to additionally link it to Symplectic Elements.Find out more about ORCiD
Your Information Specialist can advise individuals and provide bespoke sessions for research groups and centres. Training and 1:1 support is available on a number of research related topics.Find your Information Specialist
Charles Seale-Hayne Library, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA