Infoscience: new platform, new features
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A new version of Infoscience was deployed on July 22, 2024, marking a significant advancement in the evolution of EPFL’s institutional platform. True to its new slogan, "Unlocking Knowledge," Infoscience aims to support Open Science and specifically EPFL's Open Access policy through self-archiving (green route). The new interface enhances the visibility and accessibility of EPFL authors’ works and publications, thereby facilitating the wide dissemination of the institution’s knowledge and research.
Launched in 2004, Infoscience is the reference source for reporting and disseminating scientific publications and research results produced at EPFL, with nearly 180,000 publications and works listed. It notably includes all 10,300 doctoral theses defended at EPFL. Currently, 33% of the contents are in Open Access, making a significant portion of the research accessible to all, in line with the institution’s Open Science Initiative.
The evolution towards a next-generation tool and the commissioning of the new interface required several months of intensive work, including the migration of all existing data. This major project was carried out in partnership by the EPFL Library (SISB) and the Information Systems Directorate (DSI), with the support of the company 4Science.
A Multitude of New Features
This new tool highlights numerous improvements and new features. It presents research results, researchers' profiles, and information on laboratories and research units in a comprehensive and interconnected manner, thereby enhancing the visibility of the school’s academic output through adherence to international standards and improved interoperability.
For the benefit of the EPFL community, the deposit and import processes have been simplified and optimized. The integration of data sources such as Scopus and arXiv, the ability to link one's Infoscience profile with an ORCID profile, and the import of publications via a BibTeX file now facilitate the enrichment of the platform. A user dashboard allows everyone to monitor their deposits. Access to more comprehensive statistics and bibliometric indicators will promote an in-depth analysis of research impact. Additional improvements are yet to be discovered.
To facilitate the transition and adoption of the new Infoscience, a dedicated web page and online help are available to users. Adjustments and additional features will be progressively deployed over the coming months. The updates will be announced regularly.
The Infoscience team is available for any questions or improvement suggestions at the contact address: [email protected].