Resources

Open Science Service

A consultation service that supports researchers with Open Science. Learn about tools and best practices for engaging in Open Science.

Open Data Service

A service that assists you in locating the appropriate Open Access respositories for data and in finding Open Data.

Open Publications

This service can answer your questions around how to publish open works and where to deposit open works.

Writing and Academic Communication Support (e.g. writing for journals, conference proposals, scholarships, non-tri-agency grants)

Appointment with a CSC consultant where you will be offered guidance and support for every stage of your academic and research writing, such as journal articles, theses or dissertations, thesis or conference proposals, scholarships, and non-tri-agency grants.

Industry and Market Research Consultation Service

Consultation service with a librarian about market research, reports industry overviews, statistics, trends, et cetera. This service is suitable for entrepreneurs, grant applications, UBCO campus researchers, and community partners.

Google Scholar Metrics

Google Scholar Metrics is a profile and citation metrics tool based on the outputs of individual researchers. It provides an easy way for authors to gauge the visibility and influence of recent articles in scholarly publications.

Copyright Information

This service provides copyright information consultations to researchers on the deposit of works in open repositories.

Open Science Framework

Open Science Framework (OSF) is a free and open source project management tool that supports researchers throughout their project’s entire lifecycle. OSF functions as both a collaboration tool and a workflow system.

DOIs

A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a unique identification code assigned to an electronic object that makes the object significantly easier to find and track how it has been cited. UBC can authorize a DOI for your research output.

ORCiD

ORCid is the free persistent digital identifier designed to help researchers distinguish themselves. With an ORCid ID you can clarify what activities are yours regardless of how your name is spelled.