IReL is a consortium of Irish research libraries. Established in 2004, it provides participating member institutions with access to a wide range of licensed e-resources, open access publishing agreements with over twenty publishers, and open science infrastructure. IReL is based in Maynooth University
Principal Consortial Functions
Electronic content licensing
Other Functions
IReL is the lead organisation for the Irish ORCID consortium - https://irel.ie/orcid-consortium/
IReL has been selected by the National Open Research Forum (NORF) to develop the National Open Access Monitor. Dr Catherine Ferris will lead the project, which will analyse and track progress towards a national target of 100% OA to research publications.
IReL has been selected by the National Open Research Forum (NORF) to develop the National Open Access Monitor. Dr Catherine Ferris will lead the project, which will analyse and track progress towards a national target of 100% OA to research publications.