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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · 2d

📢 EPFL Research Data Week — November 6–13, 2025!
Be part of a week dedicated to the proper management, sharing, and valorization of research data for more open and sustainable science!

👉 Discover the full program: go.epfl.ch/erdw
✍️ Register: go.epfl.ch/erdw-form

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · 3d

🚀 Join the launch of the EPFL Research Data Support Network (EPFL-RDSN)! This new initiative connects experts and strengthens research data support across EPFL.

Join us!
📅 Discover the program and register: go.epfl.ch/EPFL-RDSN-28.10

EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · 5d

15 years 🎂 Since 2010, the Rolex Learning Center has stood as a distinctive EPFL landmark. On this World Architecture Day, we celebrate its design and role in learning.

Photo credits : Liubov Krivenkova – Instagram @krivenkova.ch – krivenkova.ch

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · 10d

📝 Get ready to write successful Data Management Plans!
✍️ Registration: bookwhen.com/fr/epfl_libr...

In this workshop, you will learn how to:
✅ Assess the compliance with research funders’ requirement
✅ Implement your own DMP
✅ Address your queries on eligible costs, Open Data requirements, and more

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · 11d

🔎 Master advanced search strategies with Web of Science!
✍️ Registration: bookwhen.com/fr/epfl_libr...

Join our training and learn how to:
✅ Search the literature using the basic search functions
✅ Evaluate results with sorting and refining options, quick filters, analysis functions
✅ and more !

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · 18d

🔬 Make your Research Data F.A.I.R.!
✍️Registration: bookwhen.com/fr/epfl_libr...

Join our introductory workshop on Research Data Management (RDM) and learn how to:
✅ Identify F.A.I.R. data practices
✅ Recognize the right EPFL services that meet your RDM needs.

#RDM #FAIRdata #EPFLlibrary #EPFL

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · 24d

🚀 Making FAIR data at EPFL

Using the Zenodo EPFL Community, researchers can boost dataset visibility, ensure preservation, and follow FAIR principles.

At #OSFair2025, Alain Borel presented this approach and ran a live demo.

#OpenAIRE #OpenScience #CERN #FAIRdata
#opensciencecommunity #Zenodo

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · 25d

🎓 At #OSFair2025, Angela Montano & Francesco Varrato showcased ETH Domain’s open, self-paced RDM & ORD learning modules. Covering the full data lifecycle, they’re free OER for all.

Explore the modules 🔗 open-research-data-portal.ch/training/

#OpenAIRE #OpenScience #CERN #opensciencecommunity

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · 25d

⚡️ From CERN with energy!

Our team is at Open Science Fair 2025, where researchers, developers, educators, and policy-makers unite to accelerate Open Science through collaboration.

#OpenAIRE #OSFair2025 #OpenScience #CERN #FAIR #opensciencecommunity

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yesterday, we were delighted to take part in #ENACResearchDay2025.

It was a great opportunity to meet researchers and present how the Library supports their work.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by — we look forward to supporting your projects!

#ResearchSupport #EPFLlibrary #EPFL

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join our online workshop Up to Speed with Zotero and discover how this open-source tool can transform the way you manage references.

In just one session, you’ll learn to:
✅ Collect references
✅ Organize them
✅ Switch citation styles
✅ Create bibliographies in clicks

👉 bookwhen.com/epfl_library...

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 Our Fall semester training sessions are filling up fast — one is already fully booked! Secure your spot now and make the most of these learning opportunites.

👉 Info & registration: go.epfl.ch/training

#training #learning #EPFLlibrary #EPFL

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚨 Only 2 spots left to represent EPFL at the ETH Domain MOOCathon!

✨ Impact open training across Switzerland
✨ All expenses covered (travel, hotel, meals)
✨ Win up to CHF 200 per person

👉 Apply now: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ntyPu4KSy1

ℹ️ Info: memento.epfl.ch/event/eth-do...

#RDM #training #EPFL

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Aug 26

🧑‍⚖️ Choosing the right license is key to sharing your work openly and responsibly. Our Research Data Publication Decision Tree makes it simple — one quick guide to get it right!

➡️ infoscience.epfl.ch/server/api/c...

#RDM #guides #EPFLlibrary #EPFL

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Aug 18

📈 Maximize your research impact using our detailed guides and comparative reference tables.

Useful documents to have on hand for a good RDM
➡️ go.epfl.ch/rdm-guides

#RDM #guides #EPFLlibrary #EPFL

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Aug 14

🛠 The right tools at every stage of your research lifecycle!
➡️ go.epfl.ch/rdm-tools

Explore tools to help you with:
⚙️ Planning & design
⚙️ Data collection
⚙️ Processing & analysis
⚙️ Archiving and preserving
⚙️ Publication & sharing
⚙️ Discover and re-use
⚙️ Data documentation

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Aug 12

🧠 Looking for straightforward answers to your Research Data Management questions?

Here is your one-stop hub for practical guidance:
➡️ go.epfl.ch/rdm-qa

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Jul 29

📢 Deadline Extended!
Great news! You now have more time to register – the deadline has been extended to August 11, 2025!

Don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting opportunity.
🎟️ Apply now: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ntyPu4KSy1
💡 Everything you need to know: go.epfl.ch/moocathon

EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Jul 10

🤝 Join us for two energizing days of collaboration and creativity to help shape how open RDM training is built across the ETH Domain!

🎟️ Apply now – spots are limited: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ntyPu4KSy1

All information here: go.epfl.ch/moocathon

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Jul 17

Let’s continue to lead the way - submit your initiative or encourage your colleagues to apply by 31 July! 🚀
memento.epfl.ch/event/nation...

⚙️ Our Research Data Management team is available to support you with expert review and feedback on your application.

National Prize for Open Research Data 2024: ENAC-IT4Research

YouTube video by Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences

www.youtube.com

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Jul 10

🤝 Join us for two energizing days of collaboration and creativity to help shape how open RDM training is built across the ETH Domain!

🎟️ Apply now – spots are limited: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ntyPu4KSy1

All information here: go.epfl.ch/moocathon

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Jul 9

🏆 National ORD Prize 2025 – Applications Now Open!
This award celebrates initiatives that foster openness, reproducibility, and the reuse of research data.

📅 Apply by 31 July 2025.
❔Need support? We provide application feedback.
ℹ️ memento.epfl.ch/event/nation...

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Jul 3

“Where is the money going?”💸
This morning at #LIBER2025, Lorenza Salvatori and Lorenzo Di Sopra presented their insightful study on the evaluation of Open Access publishing costs at EPFL.

Interested in the data and analysis? 📊💬
Vist our dedicated webpage: www.epfl.ch/campus/libra...

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Jul 2

In 2024, the libraries of EPFL and UNIGE joined forces to launch the “Journée romande des formateur·trices en bibliothèque”.

Today at #LIBER2025, Elodie Schwob, Miriam Petrilli, and Vincenzo Palatella are proud to present a poster showcasing the journey behind this collaborative success. 🚀📚

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Jul 2

This morning at #LIBER2025, Miriam Petrilli delivered a powerful presentation on "Adapting Infosphere: Leveraging an OER Information Literacy Platform".

A great showcase of how open educational resources can transform the way we teach and support information literacy. 👏📚 infosphere.epfl.ch

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EPFL Library @epfllibrary.bsky.social · Jul 2

We’re thrilled to join #LIBER2025, hosted by our neighbors at BCU Lausanne! Let’s make the most of the next three days to engage, collaborate, and innovate - libraries driving solutions to global challenges. 🌍📚

@libereurope.bsky.social
@ebcul.bsky.social

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