Max Planck Digital Library
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Max Planck Digital Library (MPDL) - A Central Institution for Science and Innovation
editThe Max Planck Digital Library (MPDL) is a central institution of the Max Planck Society dedicated to supporting researchers in the areas of information supply, publication services, and research data management. Based in Munich, the MPDL is an important partner for all 84 Max Planck Institutes worldwide.
Mission and Values
editThe MPDL is committed to providing researchers with optimal access to scientific information and establishing a sustainable infrastructure for scientific information management. A central goal is to support the Open Access policy of the Max Planck Society to make scientific knowledge globally accessible.
Key Products and Services
edit- Information Supply: The MPDL provides access to a variety of scientific journals, e-books, and subject databases.
- Publication Services: It supports researchers in publishing their results, particularly within the framework of Open Access models.
- Research Data Management: The MPDL develops and operates systems for the storage and management of research data.
- Innovative Technologies: The MPDL Digital Labs area implements modern tools and infrastructures to promote collaboration and exchange among researchers.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe MPDL is strongly committed to sustainable practices in scientific information management. It promotes Open Access to improve access to scientific information and increase transparency in research. Additionally, the MPDL is working on innovative solutions such as the blockchain initiative bloxberg to provide decentralized and autonomous services for the international scientific community.
Collaboration and Partnerships
editThe MPDL works closely with the libraries of the Max Planck Institutes and other central IT service facilities to offer a comprehensive portfolio of services. It is also significantly involved in the nationwide DEAL contracts that ensure access to scientific literature for German research institutions.
The Max Planck Digital Library is thus a central point of contact for questions regarding scientific information management and makes a significant contribution to the competitiveness of the Max Planck Society in the international scientific community.