Even minor integrations can deliver great value – a case study

Abstract

When CRIStin, Current research information system in Norway, was established the system mainly served as a tool for reporting academic publications to the ministries. The implementation of a new API service has facilitated integrations with other systems, and is now changing the CRIStin system into the research information system it was originally meant to be. A recent integration with another national system demonstrates a CRIS system’s potential for not only increasing visibility of research, but to substantially reduce research administrative costs.