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            The Open Science Support Centre was established on 1 January 2020 as a new department of t

            Library of Charles University [ URL "https://library.cuni.cz/"] . 




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            * Activities 

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            • Providing central methodological support in the field of open access and research data m

              Charles University 
            • Coordinating and supporting a network of faculty open access coordinators [ URL "OSCIEN-
            • Coordinating OA fees monitoring at Charles University

            • Ensuring the operation and development of the Charles University Digital Repository [ UR
              dspace.cuni.cz/?locale-attribute=en"] and Research Publications Repository [ URL "https:
              publications.cuni.cz/?locale-attribute=en"]  in cooperation with the Computer Science Ce

            • As part of a University data management working group, supporting researchers in activit
              research data management
            • Analysing current practices in research data management at Charles University

            • Organising educational and promotional events [ URL "OSCIEN-78.html "] related to open s
            • Defining and developing strategic goals of open science at Charles University in coopera
              departments of Charles University

            • Representing Charles University in working groups and initiatives for the development of
              at the national level
            • Monitoring current international trends in open science


            The Centre also fulfils tasks related to the project Strategic development of science and 
            capacities and strengthening of the international competitiveness of Charles University [ 

            openscience.cuni.cz/OSCIEN-17.html"] and the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Cze
            National Strategy of Open Access to Scientific Information for 2017-2020.