INAOs

The Inter-American Network of Academic Open Access Repositories, commonly known as INAOs, is a collaborative initiative designed to foster open access to scholarly research within the Americas. It serves as a platform for institutions to share their research outputs, such as articles, theses, dissertations, and conference proceedings, through interoperable digital repositories. The primary goal of INAOs is to promote wider dissemination and accessibility of knowledge, thereby contributing to the advancement of science, education, and innovation across the region.

INAOs operates on the principles of open access, advocating for free and unrestricted online access to research findings. By connecting existing institutional repositories and encouraging the creation of new ones, INAOs aims to build a robust and interconnected network. This network facilitates the discovery and retrieval of research from diverse sources, breaking down geographical and institutional barriers. The initiative often involves developing common standards and best practices for repository management and metadata harvesting to ensure the interoperability of the participating systems.

Membership in INAOs is typically open to academic and research institutions in the Americas that are committed to maintaining open access repositories. Through this collaborative effort, INAOs supports the visibility of regional research on a global scale and strengthens the scholarly communication landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean. The project often receives support from various governmental and non-governmental organizations dedicated to promoting open science and research.