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[image: UNA's RoOAR website] *University of North Alabama Upgrades Institutional Repository with Ubiquity Repositories* Florence, Alabama (January 6, 2022) -- The end of 2021 saw the launch of University of North Alabama's (UNA) "Repository of Open Access Research <https://ir.una.edu/>" (RoOAR) – a nod to the lion mascot living on campus – powered by Ubiquity Repositories <https://u-repo.io/>. After testing various software and repository providers, UNA chose the Ubiquity Repositories platform, which largely outperformed all its competitors. Derek Malone, University Librarian, explains that he particularly appreciated the modern look, the intuitive back-end accessibility, and the technical flexibility with Ubiquity Press's (UP) hosted repository service. With comprehensive out-of-the-box features and no additional fees for add-ons, the Ubiquity solution doesn't just better meet demands, it is also more cost-effective. With ORCID integration, DOI-minting, and auto-population capacities, the new repository can host any file type and is a capable platform for Open Educational Resources (OERs). While new features are being launched on a regular basis, and the platform is continuously being developed, Ubiquity Repositories has an established track record migrating clients from Elsevier's Digital Commons (bepress) and offers a mature and high performance alternative to the publishing giant. Highly committed to Open Access, UNA feels culturally aligned with Ubiquity Press, which is fully devoted to open access and open source for all its operations, as demonstrated by its Customer Charter <https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/ubiquity-partner-network/up/about/Appendix-A-Ubiquity-Charter.pdf>, governed by independent stakeholders, guaranteeing that UP will remain open access and open source in any given situation. With the migration of its repository, UNA has also migrated one of its journals onto Ubiquity Press's hosted publishing platform and is considering adding more in the near future. ***** Ubiquity Press <https://www.ubiquitypress.com/> is a Technology Solutions Provider for scholarly output and an open access publisher of over 700 peer-reviewed academic journals and 2,000+ books. It operates a highly cost-efficient model that makes quality open access publishing affordable for everyone in all academic fields. For any questions related to Ubiquity Press' services, please contact Marianne Josserand <[log in to unmask]>, Head of Sales and Marketing. The University of North Alabama <https://www.una.edu/> is an accredited, comprehensive regional state university in Alabama offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. For any questions related to the University of North Alabama' Institutional Repository, please contact the Repository Manager and Champion, Jennifer Pate <[log in to unmask]>, Open Education Resources (OER) and Scholarly Communications Librarian. UNA's Press Release regarding their New Scholarly Repository Platform is available on their institution's website <https://una.edu/pressroom/2021/12/unas-collier-library-transitions-to-new-scholarly-repository-platform.html>. -- Korey Jackson Community Manager Ubiquity Press <https://www.ubiquitypress.com/> 1-734-239-1490 ]u[ @ubiquitypress <https://twitter.com/ubiquitypress> Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (GMT-8) Pronouns: he, him, his The information contained in this email is intended for the addressee(s) only and may be confidential, legally privileged and/or protected by law, including law of copyright. Unauthorised use, copying, forwarding or disclosure may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and notify the sender immediately, or notify Ubiquity Press via our Privacy Policy Page.