La plataforma digital Repositorio Institucional de Asturias (RIA)

Abstract

This paper describes the experience of creating the Institutional Repository of Asturias (RIA) digital platform. This platform forms part of the open access movement, and constitutes the first initiative carried out in Asturias in this field. The project is described from its formative stages to the beginning of its operation. In particular, this paper highlights the method, the goals, the participating organisations, the components of the system and the open access policies adopted by the Government of the Principality of Asturias.