Plans for joint Research Information System implementation at French Universities and Research Institutions

Abstract

The presentation introduces the CAPLAB project (Cartographie, Activités et Projets du LABoratoire) carried out by the Agence de Mutualisation des Universités et Etablissements (AMUE) in France in order to provide a research information management tool for describing activities and projects performed at UMRs (Unités Mixtes de Recherche or mixed/joint research units between several stakeholders in the field of research and/or higher education). CAPLAB is presented as one of the building blocks for developing a national research information system. The presentation also addresses the organisational and technical challenges of this process of infrastructure development.