Croker K1, Toufexis K1
1University Of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Biography:
Kate Croker is the Library Manager for Research Publications and Data Services (RPDS) at the University of Western Australia.
Katina Toufexis is the Research Data Coordinator within RPDS at the University of Western Australia.
Abstract:
This presentation describes the design and implementation of an integration between the University of Western Australia’s Analytical Centre Laboratory Systems (ACLS) – including Research Infrastructure Management System (RIMS) and Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA) nodes – and the UWA Profiles and Research Repository (Elsevier's Pure) to improve the visibility, management, and impact tracking of research equipment.
The integration establishes ACLS as a source of truth for research facilities and equipment, enabling the semi-automated ingestion of selected equipment records into Pure via defined data mappings and bulk import workflows. Key project activities included development of a data dictionary to align fields across systems, creation of criteria for identifying eligible equipment, and implementation of processes ongoing synchronisation and validation.
A core outcome is the ability to link equipment records to research outputs, datasets, and grants within the repository, supporting improved reporting on research infrastructure use and enabling demonstration of institutional return on investment. Persistent identifiers (DOIs) are also for equipment records, enhancing citability, discoverability, and alignment with FAIR research principles.
The presentation will outline the technical architecture, workflow design, and governance considerations, as well as lessons learned in implementing system-to-system integrations in a complex institutional environment.
