EPrints REF2014 plugin

[Peter Suber]

[Forwarding from Alma Swan.  --Peter Suber.]

*Apologies for cross-posting*
  
The  newly-developed REF2014 plugin for the widely-used EPrints repository
software is entering its live testing phase.  Five universities that
currently have their repositories hosted by EPrints Services will be
participating in the testing process.  The goal is to release the REF2014
plugin next February and it will be available free of charge.  

On behalf of EPrints Services, Sheridan Brown said "The development of this
new plugin demonstrates the team's continuing desire to add value to the
core EPrints software in response to the needs of the user community." 

The plugin provides the functionality that repositories need to comply with
requirements of the UK's Research Excellence Framework exercise. "It has
been developed for a UK-specific purpose, but it reflects the flexibility of
the EPrints software and the readiness of the development team to continue
to strive to make repositories a valuable strategic tool for institutions,"
says Sheridan. 

Further information about the REF2014 plugin can be found
here: http://www.eprints.org/ref2014/