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To thrive, you need data and a system that provides insights into your research and helps you:</p><ul class="_1w1hhao0 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Advance research performance</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle 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height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Enable collaboration – especially international</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">And more</p></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class=""><div class="t0mqbd0 _16jmeqb3c _16jmeqb3l _16jmeqb3q _16jmeqb74 _16jmeqb7d _16jmeqb7i"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljge)"><div class="_1u13v720 _16jmeqbjc _16jmeqb4" 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_16jmeqb16v">Research Information Management Systems are commonly referred to by a few names and acronyms, including RIMS, Current Research Information Systems or CRIS. These systems increase the efficiency and effectiveness of research information management activities by integrating and linking the various elements and processes that comprise the research ecosystem. They also centrally store related data for analysis, reporting, and research promotion activities.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="/products/pure"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">Learn more about Pure – Elsevier’s RIMS</span></a></p><h5 class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbsg _16jmeqbsm _16jmeqb16k _16jmeqb164" data-heading-level="5">What is research information management?</h5><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">To understand the tools that help research information management, let’s quickly review what it is.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">According to <a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="https://hangingtogether.org/?p=5794" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">OCLC<span class="_17x85qk1 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" class=" nddnvd1 nddnvd6 _17x85qk0"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.438 6.75h10.7L4.983 17.906l1.326 1.328 11.13-11.13V18.75h1.875V4.875H5.438V6.75Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><span class="_13sjisp0"> opens in new tab/window</span></span></a>:</p><blockquote class="_8u4s230 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><p class="_8u4s231 _8u4s232 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Research information management is the aggregation, curation, and utilization of information about research.</p></blockquote><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Does this sound simple? Given the complexity and the challenges in the research ecosystem, managing data created during just one research project alone is challenging. Managing research data <i>across your university</i> without a system is impractical, if not impossible.</p></div></div></div></div><div class=""><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><figure class=""><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbko _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><img class="popcxs1 popcxs3" src="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/3ZjZdSX39ft6BvF2viv5pJ/43df3604e9b2d37b804f20b8058b8d07/challenges.png?fm=webp&w=1746&q=75" alt="Research challenges and stakeholders illustrate the need for a solution to provide metadata connections and systems interoperability to report and understand university research fully." width="1746" height="1202" srcSet="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/3ZjZdSX39ft6BvF2viv5pJ/43df3604e9b2d37b804f20b8058b8d07/challenges.png?fm=webp&w=1746&q=75 1x, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/3ZjZdSX39ft6BvF2viv5pJ/43df3604e9b2d37b804f20b8058b8d07/challenges.png?fm=webp&w=3492&q=75 2x" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/><figcaption class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb17e _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbse _16jmeqbs8 _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="sm"><div class="_16jmeqbik _16jmeqbkg _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Research challenges and stakeholders illustrate the need for a solution to provide metadata connections and systems interoperability to report and understand university research fully.</b></p></div></div></figcaption></div></figure></div></div><div class="section-rtf"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbsi _16jmeqbsc _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="md"><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbiy _16jmeqbko _16jmeqbku _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><h5 class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbsg _16jmeqbsm _16jmeqb16k _16jmeqb164" data-heading-level="5">Who are the RIMS stakeholders?</h5><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Multiple stakeholders are involved in each part of the research ecosystem and with each research challenge. When good quality data and research management is available, stakeholders can use it to help improve their contributions to the university and beyond.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">These are some categories of stakeholders.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Decision-makers</b> Includes institutional leaders that use research information data to make strategic decisions on internal funding allocations, staffing, facilities, equipment, public relations and internal policies that govern workflows related to research.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Enablers</b> Includes the libraries and research management offices that provide critical support for the management of research.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Supporters</b> Internal departments or teams that contribute to research information management. These include:</p><ul class="_1w1hhao0 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Information technology</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Finance</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Human resources</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Registrar</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Legal </p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Risk management</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Ethics board</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Communications</p></div></div></li></ul><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Researchers</b> Includes individuals involved in research execution, publication and promotion:</p><ul class="_1w1hhao0 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Faculty</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Staff</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Higher degree research students</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Research support staff</p></div></div></li></ul><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>External stakeholders</b> Includes funding bodies, government or commercial partners who have an interest in the research. It also can consist of members of communities either being studied or impacted by the research and results.</p><h5 class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbsg _16jmeqbsm _16jmeqb16k _16jmeqb164" data-heading-level="5">How does a RIMS work?</h5><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Research information management systems work by integrating and linking the various elements and creating interoperability between solutions in the research ecosystem.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">RIMS centrally stores related data for:</p><ul class="_1w1hhao0 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Analysis</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Reporting</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Research showcasing and communication</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Managing information in one place through one interface</p></div></div></li></ul><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">In turn, having this centrally located data and interface helps drive:</p><ul class="_1w1hhao0 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Research performance</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Global reputation</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">International collaboration</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Funding</p></div></div></li></ul><h5 class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbsg _16jmeqbsm _16jmeqb16k _16jmeqb164" data-heading-level="5">Research and metadata</h5><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">The items generated from research can fall into three broad categories — research outputs, impact measures and related documents. Linking all these things together with their metadata in an interoperable system enables the benefits of RIMS. Significantly, by sharing metadata, reporting and management are simplified.</p></div></div></div></div><div class=""><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><figure class=""><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbko _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><img class="popcxs1 popcxs3" src="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/2sVBxWNf5MIxjBi5ddGsqr/966a925bde5edd0d4aad3cc882f1dc43/research-metadata.png?fm=webp&w=1200&q=75" alt="Metadata: research outputs, impact measures and related documents" width="1200" height="566" srcSet="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/2sVBxWNf5MIxjBi5ddGsqr/966a925bde5edd0d4aad3cc882f1dc43/research-metadata.png?fm=webp&w=1200&q=75 1x, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/2sVBxWNf5MIxjBi5ddGsqr/966a925bde5edd0d4aad3cc882f1dc43/research-metadata.png?fm=webp&w=2400&q=75 2x" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/><figcaption class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb17e _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbse _16jmeqbs8 _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="sm"><div class="_16jmeqbik _16jmeqbkg _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"></div></div></figcaption></div></figure></div></div></div></div><div class="_1lx5lep0" id="1-rims-and-cris-difference"><div class="_16jmeqbj4 _16jmeqbj9 _16jmeqbjm _16jmeqbl0 _16jmeqbl5 _16jmeqbli _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><div class="section-rtf"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbsi _16jmeqbsc _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="md"><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbiy _16jmeqbko _16jmeqbku _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><h3 class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbso _16jmeqbt2 _16jmeqb16k _16jmeqb164" data-heading-level="3">What is the difference between RIMS and CRIS (Current Research Information System)?</h3><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">There is no difference between these two terms; they are interchangeable. According to an<a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="https://www.ala.org/acrl/publications/keeping_up_with/rims" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"> ACRL publication<span class="_17x85qk1 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" class=" nddnvd1 nddnvd6 _17x85qk0"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.438 6.75h10.7L4.983 17.906l1.326 1.328 11.13-11.13V18.75h1.875V4.875H5.438V6.75Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><span class="_13sjisp0"> opens in new tab/window</span></span></a>:</p><blockquote class="_8u4s230 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><p class="_8u4s231 _8u4s232 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">It is important to note that RIMS is not the only name by which these systems are known. In Europe, where these systems were first developed and used, a more common term is Current Research Information Systems (CRIS). Other terms include ‘profile system’ or ‘networking tool’ and variations thereof.</p></blockquote><h5 class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbsg _16jmeqbsm _16jmeqb16k _16jmeqb164" data-heading-level="5">euroCRIS and CERIF</h5><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">The organization <a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="https://eurocris.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">euroCRIS<span class="_17x85qk1 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" class=" nddnvd1 nddnvd6 _17x85qk0"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.438 6.75h10.7L4.983 17.906l1.326 1.328 11.13-11.13V18.75h1.875V4.875H5.438V6.75Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><span class="_13sjisp0"> opens in new tab/window</span></span></a> was founded in 2002 as an international not-for-profit association that brings together experts on research information in general and research information systems (CRIS) in particular.One of the things that euroCRIS does is maintain a metadata standard known as Common European Research Information Format or <a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="https://eurocris.org/services/main-features-cerif" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">CERIF<span class="_17x85qk1 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" class=" nddnvd1 nddnvd6 _17x85qk0"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.438 6.75h10.7L4.983 17.906l1.326 1.328 11.13-11.13V18.75h1.875V4.875H5.438V6.75Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><span class="_13sjisp0"> opens in new tab/window</span></span></a>. The adoption of CERIF varies by region and country.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="_1lx5lep0" id="2-what-are-the-benefits?"><div class="_16jmeqbj4 _16jmeqbj9 _16jmeqbjm _16jmeqbl0 _16jmeqbl5 _16jmeqbli _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><div class="section-rtf"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbsi _16jmeqbsc _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="md"><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbiy _16jmeqbko _16jmeqbku _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><h2 class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbss _16jmeqbta _16jmeqb16j _16jmeqb164" data-heading-level="2">Why should you use a RIMS? What are the benefits?</h2><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Disconnected data sources with different identifiers lead to complicated research management, slow decision-making and missed opportunities.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Connected and linked data with unique identifiers leads to simpler research management, easier reporting and more.</p></div></div></div></div><div class=""><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><figure class=""><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbko _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><img class="popcxs1 popcxs3" src="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/4GV7SxTte8fswmywMjT3KX/f2270381d9f6743c2dc7b47e4423091a/rims-organizes.gif?fm=webp&w=800&q=75" alt="What is the value and benefit of accurate and timely information?" width="800" height="533" srcSet="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/4GV7SxTte8fswmywMjT3KX/f2270381d9f6743c2dc7b47e4423091a/rims-organizes.gif?fm=webp&w=800&q=75 1x, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/4GV7SxTte8fswmywMjT3KX/f2270381d9f6743c2dc7b47e4423091a/rims-organizes.gif?fm=webp&w=1600&q=75 2x" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/><figcaption class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb17e _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbse _16jmeqbs8 _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="sm"><div class="_16jmeqbik _16jmeqbkg _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b> </b></p></div></div></figcaption></div></figure></div></div><div class=""><div class="t0mqbd0 _16jmeqb3c _16jmeqb3l _16jmeqb3q _16jmeqb74 _16jmeqb7d _16jmeqb7i"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljge)"><div class="_1u13v720 _16jmeqbjc _16jmeqb4" style="grid-template-columns:repeat(12, 1fr)"><div class="_16jmeqbn4 _16jmeqbn8 _16jmeqbnd _16jmeqbq0 _16jmeqbpx"><figure class=""><div class="_16jmeqbio _16jmeqbkk _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb8"><blockquote class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbsk _16jmeqbsu _16jmeqb16k _16jmeqb164 _16jmeqbws" data-heading-level="4"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><div class="_16jmeqbik _16jmeqbkg _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">"[RIMS] are an essential tool…. They can tell you things about your citation indices that can help you build your academic reputation…. They can help you focus resources…. Such tools allow you to see how your university stacks up against competitors.… You can undertake trend analysis…. You can help faculty understand how their scholarship helps the university to advance."</p></div></div></blockquote><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbko _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><div class="mkts3l1 _16jmeqbu8 _16jmeqbv0 _16jmeqbvs _16jmeqbwk _16jmeqb16g _16jmeqbx8 t0mqbd1 _99wljg4c"><p class="_16jmeqbu8 _16jmeqbv0 _16jmeqbvs _16jmeqbwk _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb8 _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb24 _16jmeqb2c _16jmeqb19u gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">DW</p></div><figcaption class=""><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbsi _16jmeqbsc _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="md">David Weindorf</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb17e _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbs8 _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="xs">Vice President of Research and Innovation, University of Central Michigan, USA </p></figcaption></div></div></figure></div></div></div></div></div><div class="section-rtf"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbsi _16jmeqbsc _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="md"><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbiy _16jmeqbko _16jmeqbku _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><i>What is the value and benefit of accurate and timely information?</i></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">This is a question asked by many organizations, including governments, small businesses, large enterprises and universities.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Moving from a world of disconnected systems and data to linked data and a unified system facilitates:</p><ul class="_1w1hhao0 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Informed decision-making</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Easier communication</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Improved research performance</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Increased collaboration</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">And more</p></div></div></li></ul><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">When living in a disconnected world, it isn’t easy to get a clear picture of what is happening. You do your best by accessing different systems and keeping complicated spreadsheets and documents that <i>you hope</i> to tie together the entities and data.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">When this world gets connected by linking metadata and systems into one source of truth, it is like Jack Kerouac said in his novel, Big Sur:</p><blockquote class="_8u4s230 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><p class="_8u4s231 _8u4s232 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><i>…when the fog's over and the stars and the moon come out at night it'll be a beautiful sight.</i></p></blockquote></div></div></div></div><div class=""><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><figure class=""><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbko _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><img class="popcxs1 popcxs3" src="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/HYIujvF2xyzvRYEPXcpaj/35f85c14b13743af2c631115fb97d414/uni-in-clouds.gif?fm=webp&w=800&q=75" alt="University in the fog" width="800" height="533" srcSet="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/HYIujvF2xyzvRYEPXcpaj/35f85c14b13743af2c631115fb97d414/uni-in-clouds.gif?fm=webp&w=800&q=75 1x, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/HYIujvF2xyzvRYEPXcpaj/35f85c14b13743af2c631115fb97d414/uni-in-clouds.gif?fm=webp&w=1600&q=75 2x" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/><figcaption class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb17e _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbse _16jmeqbs8 _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="sm"><div class="_16jmeqbik _16jmeqbkg _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"></div></div></figcaption></div></figure></div></div><div class="section-rtf"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbsi _16jmeqbsc _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="md"><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbiy _16jmeqbko _16jmeqbku _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">In this new connected world, you now leverage accurate and timely information. Many RIMS customers have described some of the benefits they had after implementation.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="section-rtf"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbsi _16jmeqbsc _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="md"><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbiy _16jmeqbko _16jmeqbku _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><h3 class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbso _16jmeqbt2 _16jmeqb16k _16jmeqb164" data-heading-level="3">Top 10 RIMS benefits</h3><ol class="_1w1hhao1 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Visibility</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Increase the global visibility of institutional research and researchers and grow recognition and rewards by showcasing vibrant researcher profiles in international portals that highlight their research output, expertise, and impact.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Strategic decision making</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Draw on the comprehensive analytics to make informed strategic decisions on resource allocation and target setting.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Collaboration</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Increase your collaboration — especially international collaboration — with increased visibility of your research, researchers, labs and equipment.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Societal impact</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Demonstrate your societal impact and your contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Research management </b>Expertly manage all aspects of research administration with configurable communication and workflow tools.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Reporting</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Improve the accuracy, speed, and cost of reporting individual and academic program evaluations, funding requirements, national performance assessments, and global rankings submissions.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Performance </b>Boost the efficiency and impact of researchers by ensuring access to the best resources and state-of-the-art search and analytics tools.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Funding </b>Identify funding and collaboration opportunities.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Open Science </b>Promote open science activities and comply with related mandates.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Assessments </b>Streamline faculty and program assessment.</p></div></div></li></ol></div></div></div></div><div class=""><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><figure class=""><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbko _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><img class="popcxs1 popcxs3" src="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/3oxKAFj6KRQvYscsvcTAVd/22ca03b61a510ae20fc4cba3aa1a19ce/building-rims-cris-system.jpg?fm=webp&w=900&q=75" alt="RIMS editorial system and people" width="900" height="266" srcSet="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/3oxKAFj6KRQvYscsvcTAVd/22ca03b61a510ae20fc4cba3aa1a19ce/building-rims-cris-system.jpg?fm=webp&w=900&q=75 1x, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/3oxKAFj6KRQvYscsvcTAVd/22ca03b61a510ae20fc4cba3aa1a19ce/building-rims-cris-system.jpg?fm=webp&w=1800&q=75 2x" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/><figcaption class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb17e _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbse _16jmeqbs8 _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="sm"><div class="_16jmeqbik _16jmeqbkg _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"></div></div></figcaption></div></figure></div></div></div></div><div class="_1lx5lep0" id="3-rims-vs-ir"><div class="_16jmeqbj4 _16jmeqbj9 _16jmeqbjm _16jmeqbl0 _16jmeqbl5 _16jmeqbli _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><div class="section-rtf"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbsi _16jmeqbsc _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="md"><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbiy _16jmeqbko _16jmeqbku _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><h3 class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbso _16jmeqbt2 _16jmeqb16k _16jmeqb164" data-heading-level="3">What is the difference between a RIMS and an Institutional Repository (IR)? </h3><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="https://www.coar-repositories.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">COAR<span class="_17x85qk1 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" class=" nddnvd1 nddnvd6 _17x85qk0"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.438 6.75h10.7L4.983 17.906l1.326 1.328 11.13-11.13V18.75h1.875V4.875H5.438V6.75Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><span class="_13sjisp0"> opens in new tab/window</span></span></a> (Confederation of Open Access Repositories) <a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="https://www.coar-repositories.org/news-updates/7-things-you-should-know-aboutirs" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">lists<span class="_17x85qk1 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" class=" nddnvd1 nddnvd6 _17x85qk0"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.438 6.75h10.7L4.983 17.906l1.326 1.328 11.13-11.13V18.75h1.875V4.875H5.438V6.75Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><span class="_13sjisp0"> opens in new tab/window</span></span></a> how RIMS and institutional repositories (IR) differ.</p><ul class="_1w1hhao0 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Broad Research Activity vs. Research Outputs</b> A RIMS or CRIS focuses on all institutional activity around research. In comparison, an institutional repository (IR) emphasizes research outputs.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Reporting vs. Dissemination</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Because a RIMS collects comprehensive information about research activities, you can use it to describe or report on research. An IR – developed primarily to support the Open Access movement – aims to provide access to research publications and other outputs.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Internally vs. Externally Focused</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Since these systems grew up with different goals, RIMS tend to be more internally facing tools and IRs more externally facing. As both product categories mature, this is changing. Most RIMS have an externally facing aspect with a public portal containing research outputs. Likewise, IRs are evolving to provide more internal reporting.</p></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="_1lx5lep0" id="4-buy-or-build-your-rims"><div class="_16jmeqbj4 _16jmeqbj9 _16jmeqbjm _16jmeqbl0 _16jmeqbl5 _16jmeqbli _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><div class="section-rtf"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbsi _16jmeqbsc _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="md"><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbiy _16jmeqbko _16jmeqbku _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><h3 class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbso _16jmeqbt2 _16jmeqb16k _16jmeqb164" data-heading-level="3">Should I buy or build my RIMS? </h3><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">According to the <a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="https://www.cio.com/article/3001357/how-to-determine-when-to-build-or-buy-enterprise-software.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">article<span class="_17x85qk1 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" class=" nddnvd1 nddnvd6 _17x85qk0"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.438 6.75h10.7L4.983 17.906l1.326 1.328 11.13-11.13V18.75h1.875V4.875H5.438V6.75Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><span class="_13sjisp0"> opens in new tab/window</span></span></a> in CIO, “How to determine when to build or buy enterprise software,” making a choice is difficult with generally two types of responses:</p><ul class="_1w1hhao0 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Make an emotional decision that “feels right”</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Make a rational decision driven by data</p></div></div></li></ul><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">The article further states that most decisions are a blend of these. To focus on the data part of the decision, one primary part of this evaluation is cost. While “free” open source platforms are attractive, the costs of implementation are generally higher. In the White Paper <a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="/academic-and-government/buy-or-build-rims"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">“Buy or build: An exploration of the total cost of ownership for a RIMS</span></a>,” the research firm <a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="https://knowledgee.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">KnowledgeE<span class="_17x85qk1 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" class=" nddnvd1 nddnvd6 _17x85qk0"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.438 6.75h10.7L4.983 17.906l1.326 1.328 11.13-11.13V18.75h1.875V4.875H5.438V6.75Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><span class="_13sjisp0"> opens in new tab/window</span></span></a> looked at both one-time and ongoing costs. <b>KnowledgeE defined these costs as:</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">One-time costs:</p><ul class="_1w1hhao0 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Software licensing</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Implementation</p></div></div></li></ul><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Annual operational costs: </p><ul class="_1w1hhao0 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Infrastructure</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Ongoing maintenance</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Operations staff</p></div></div></li></ul><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">KnowledgeE determined that building a system – even when starting from an open source platform – is over 50% more expensive than purchasing a commercial solution.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">For example, there are opportunity costs as it takes time to build a solution containing all the necessary features of a commercial solution.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="https://www.rti.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">RTI International<span class="_17x85qk1 gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" class=" nddnvd1 nddnvd6 _17x85qk0"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.438 6.75h10.7L4.983 17.906l1.326 1.328 11.13-11.13V18.75h1.875V4.875H5.438V6.75Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><span class="_13sjisp0"> opens in new tab/window</span></span></a> is an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. It was founded in 1958 as a collaboration between government, industry and three North Carolina Universities.</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">RTI implemented the Elsevier <a class="_16jmeqb1k _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="/products/pure"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">Pure</span></a> RIMs and found that their move from the DIY to Pure was the correct balance of stable system and customization.</p></div></div></div></div><div class=""><div class="_1y58nj30 _16jmeqb3c _16jmeqb3l _16jmeqb3q _16jmeqb74 _16jmeqb7d _16jmeqb7i"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><div class="_1u13v720 _16jmeqbik _16jmeqbkc _16jmeqbkh _16jmeqbkm _16jmeqb8" style="grid-template-columns:repeat(12, 1fr)"><div class="_16jmeqbn4 _16jmeqbng _16jmeqbnd _16jmeqbna _16jmeqbps _16jmeqbp9"><img class="popcxs1 popcxs3 _16jmeqb16o" src="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/1bJ5mSDRHJzbXJWi93O3ld/d8e4376bca86419ef41bd0afc2efb1a5/buy-vs-build-rims-thumbnail.png?fm=webp&w=200&q=75" alt="RIMS 'buy or build' case study cover image" width="200" height="229" sizes="80vw, (min-width: 650px) 40vw, (min-width: 1024px) 30vw" srcSet="//images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/1bJ5mSDRHJzbXJWi93O3ld/d8e4376bca86419ef41bd0afc2efb1a5/buy-vs-build-rims-thumbnail.png?fm=webp&w=256&q=75 256w, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/1bJ5mSDRHJzbXJWi93O3ld/d8e4376bca86419ef41bd0afc2efb1a5/buy-vs-build-rims-thumbnail.png?fm=webp&w=384&q=75 384w, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/1bJ5mSDRHJzbXJWi93O3ld/d8e4376bca86419ef41bd0afc2efb1a5/buy-vs-build-rims-thumbnail.png?fm=webp&w=640&q=75 640w, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/1bJ5mSDRHJzbXJWi93O3ld/d8e4376bca86419ef41bd0afc2efb1a5/buy-vs-build-rims-thumbnail.png?fm=webp&w=750&q=75 750w, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/1bJ5mSDRHJzbXJWi93O3ld/d8e4376bca86419ef41bd0afc2efb1a5/buy-vs-build-rims-thumbnail.png?fm=webp&w=828&q=75 828w, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/1bJ5mSDRHJzbXJWi93O3ld/d8e4376bca86419ef41bd0afc2efb1a5/buy-vs-build-rims-thumbnail.png?fm=webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/1bJ5mSDRHJzbXJWi93O3ld/d8e4376bca86419ef41bd0afc2efb1a5/buy-vs-build-rims-thumbnail.png?fm=webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/1bJ5mSDRHJzbXJWi93O3ld/d8e4376bca86419ef41bd0afc2efb1a5/buy-vs-build-rims-thumbnail.png?fm=webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/1bJ5mSDRHJzbXJWi93O3ld/d8e4376bca86419ef41bd0afc2efb1a5/buy-vs-build-rims-thumbnail.png?fm=webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, //images.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/1bJ5mSDRHJzbXJWi93O3ld/d8e4376bca86419ef41bd0afc2efb1a5/buy-vs-build-rims-thumbnail.png?fm=webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" decoding="async" loading="lazy"/></div><div class="_16jmeqbn4 _16jmeqbn8 _16jmeqbnx _16jmeqbpw _16jmeqbq2"><div class="_16jmeqbio _16jmeqbkk _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb4"><p class="m0fuh0 _16jmeqba4 _16jmeqbc4 _16jmeqbe4 _16jmeqbg4 _16jmeqb15t _16jmeqb15u _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb176 _16jmeqbsk _16jmeqbsu _16jmeqb16k _16jmeqb164" data-heading-level="4">Should you buy a commercial product such as Elsevier’s Pure or build it yourself using available open access systems? To help answer this question, we engaged analysts from Knowledge E to determine the Buy or Build costs.</p><a class="download _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqb18y _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1ev" href="//assets.ctfassets.net/o78em1y1w4i4/5XJkVPl1kXC6CnDTlpYE6J/6f185ca1d391f1c4cbb382de03a730d4/ACADRLRIMSTCOBuyVsBuildWhitepaper.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span class="_16jmeqb1w _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8 _16jmeqb1eq _16jmeqb1er"><span class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167">Download the white paper <span class="_13sjisp0"> opens in new tab/window</span></span><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" class=" nddnvd1 nddnvd6 nddnvd8"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="m16.084 9.21 1.237 1.324-5.475 5.497-5.475-5.497L7.74 9.206l3.322 3.233V4.875h1.876v7.568l3.146-3.233Zm3.229 8.415v-3.75h1.875V19.5H2.813v-5.625h1.874v3.75h14.625Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="_1lx5lep0" id="5-rims-implementation"><div class="_16jmeqbj4 _16jmeqbj9 _16jmeqbjm _16jmeqbl0 _16jmeqbl5 _16jmeqbli _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><div class="section-rtf"><div class="_1kbq9x82 _1kbq9x84 _1kbq9x85 _1kbq9x88" style="--_1kbq9x80:var(--_99wljgg)"><div class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqbsi _16jmeqbsc _16jmeqb16m" data-text-size="md"><div class="_16jmeqbis _16jmeqbiy _16jmeqbko _16jmeqbku _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb0"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Tips on a successful RIMS implementation</p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v">Whether you buy or build, we have been involved in many RIMS implementations and offer the following tips on making it successful.</p><ul class="_1w1hhao0 _16jmeqb18 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqbic"><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Identify key players</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"> Identify the key people across the university that need to be involved in making the RIMS implementation successful. Likely you will draw from the Office of Research, Library, Deans, and other faculty. There may be others such as the Communications office and Tech Transfer to consider.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Choose the right technology</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"> We partly covered this topic in the previous section, "Should I build or buy?" In addition to this primary question, you need to ensure that whatever platform you choose meets your current and foreseen future needs.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Understand the benefits</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"> Undertaking a RIMS implementation requires buy-in from your stakeholders and key players. To be successful, everyone needs to understand the value of accurate and timely information and want to achieve that.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Secure buy-in</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"> Even if you are confident the key players understand the benefits, it is wise to formalize their commitment to making the implementation a success.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Strong project management</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"> There are many reasons that solid project management is essential when implementing a RIMS. One of the primary reasons is risk management. Project managers need to analyze potential risks and develop a mitigation plan against them, and a contingency plan should any of them materialize.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Training</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"> It is difficult for people to change how they do things and use a new system – even when it makes their job easier. Effective and timely training helps solve this. Creating a training plan, getting buy-in for it, and implementing it is a critical success factor.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Plan for feedback</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"> Even after you achieve buy-in, you will likely have obstacles during implementation. The more you can anticipate that and communicate openly and transparently, the higher the likelihood of success.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Ongoing support</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"> While the bulk of your resources are going towards implementing your RIMS, ongoing support is essential. Support includes both technical support and “people” support. You can lessen the technical support burden with a vendor’s cloud solution. People support is also aided by ongoing vendor training, support websites and FAQs.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Plan for growth</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"> Once you finish the initial implementation, the team can lose momentum. There were likely features you did not get to or new features the vendor releases if it is a commercial product. Plan to continue an ongoing project to keep your RIMS relevant and take advantage of all it can offer.</p></div></div></li><li class=""><div class="_16jmeqbi8 _16jmeqbk4 _16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb4"><span class="_1w1hhao3 _16jmeqbrs _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb1w _16jmeqbo _16jmeqb17u _16jmeqb8" aria-hidden="true"><span class="_16jmeqb1s _16jmeqb10 _16jmeqb8"><svg fill="currentColor" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="14" height="14"><circle cx="12" cy="12" r="6.3"></circle></svg></span></span><div class="_16jmeqbs4"><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"><b>Plan for change</b></p><p class="gv4p8b0 _16jmeqb166 _16jmeqb167 _16jmeqb16v"> Stakeholders, university initiatives, reporting requirements evolve. 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