What are the benefits of depositing my papers in the University of Bath Online Publications Store (Opus)?
Benefits include: ¿ Wider access to your papers – Academic research output is more visible to an international audience and openly accessible to the scholarly community, not just those who may have a subscription to a particular journal. ¿ Improving your research impact – There is evidence to suggest that material which is openly accessible (such as that in an institutional repository) receives improved citation rates. ¿ Safe long-term storage – Depositing copies of your papers in the repository means peace of mind when your hard drive crashes. ¿ Facilitation of research sharing – If you receive requests for copies of your papers, you can direct the requester to the Bath Repository. This saves time and money. ¿ Showcase for Bath research output – It’s true that the University also benefits from material placed in the repository. A high profile repository can be used to attract high quality staff, students and funding.
