The 20th International Conference on Open Repositories

Twenty Years of Progress, a Future of Possibilities

Chicago, Illinois, USA
June 15-18, 2025

  • Welcoming Word from Erin J. Adams

    Welcoming Word from Erin J. Adams

    We are pleased to announce that Erin J. Adams, Vice Provost for Research, will be giving welcoming word at Open Repositories 2025 — The 20th International Conference on Open Repositories. As vice provost for research, Erin is responsible for overseeing both administration and development of the research enterprise at the University of Chicago. She manages…

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  • Meet Our 2025 Fellows

    As the Open Repositories Conference 2025 draws near, we are excited to introduce and celebrate our 2025 fellows! Sefakor Ankora West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN), Ghana Rebeca Dos Santos De Moura Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia, Brazil Sherine Eid Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Egypt Alexa Ramírez Vega Instituto Tecnológico de…

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  • Open Repositories 2025 Registration Closed

    Thank you to everyone who has registered for Open Repositories 2025! Registration for the event is now officially closed. We are excited to host yet another inspiring gathering of repository innovators, practitioners, and researchers. If you’ve missed out on this year’s registration, don’t worry! Stay connected for updates on future events or bonus materials we may…

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  • Call for OR2025 Conference Partners – $3,500 Partnership Program**

    On behalf of the University of Chicago Library, we invite your organization to become a Strategic Partner for the 20th International Open Repositories Conference (OR2025) in Chicago, June 15-18, 2025. Our exclusive Partnership Program offers organizations meaningful engagement with the repository community at a value-oriented investment of $3,500. As we celebrate two decades of progress…

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  • Become a Platinum Sponsor for OR2025 – Only 2 Spots Left!

    Join us as a Platinum Sponsor at the 20th International Open Repositories Conference (OR2025), hosted by the University of Chicago Library, June 15–18, 2025. With a $15,000 investment, your organization will gain premier visibility at both the main conference in Hyde Park and an exclusive networking cruise aboard the Spirit of Chicago. This elite sponsorship…

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  • Register for Exclusive Library Tours at Open Repositories 2025!

    We are thrilled to have you join us for Open Repositories 2025! As part of the event, we are offering exclusive tours of the University of Chicago Library, showcasing some of our most innovative and historic spaces. Tour Options: Mansueto Library and Automated Retrieval System (Monday and Tuesday, 8:30am-9:15am): A tour of the Mansueto Reading Room and…

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  • UChicago Housing at Max Palevsky Residential Commons Registration Now Open

    *University of Chicago Housing & Residence Life has upgraded our group from the Max Palevsky Residential Commons to the more modernized Campus North Residential Commons designed by Studio Gang and led by renowned Chicago architect Jeanne Gang. This post has been updated to reflect the new UChicago Housing details.* Stay in the vibrant Campus North…

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  • OR 2025 Conference going ahead as planned

    The in-person Open Repositories 2025 conference will be held as planned in Chicago, Illinois, June 15-18, 2025. We are aware that recent political and policy developments in the United States have caused concern within our community. We recognize that some of you may be facing financial or travel/visa restrictions that may prevent you from attending…

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  • Conference Program Now Live!

    We are excited to let you know the conference program is now online! Also, early bird registration is open through April 6.

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  • Registration is Now Open

    We are pleased to announce that registration for the 20th International Open Repositories Conference (OR2025) is now open. The conference will be held from June 15-18, 2025 at University of Chicago Lab School, Chicago, USA. OR2025 focuses on the practices of the international repositories community to develop and implement standards, frameworks, architectures, and methodologies for…

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acknowledgments

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Special thanks to CLIR (Council on Library & Information Resources) for generously providing hosting for the Open Repositories 2025 website.

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We gratefully acknowledge the ongoing support of CNI (Coalition for Networked Information), whose contributions have helped sustain our community over the years.