To end the year 2024, FCCN, the digital services of the Foundation for Science and Technology, heard from the community about how this year of collaboration and work went.
Clarisse Pais, coordinator of the Documentation and Library Services and manager of the Repositories of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança , shared her experience and highlighted the main milestones that linked her to FCCN in 2024.
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How has FCCN contributed to your work and that of your institution this year?
FCCN plays a fundamental role in supporting research and education through a series of initiatives and services. The Documentation and Library Services of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB) benefit from a wide range of services, such as b-on, Eduroam, RCAAP/SARI, RCTSaai, Colibri, CienciaID and CienciaVitae and many others that contribute to the development and support of the tasks I carry out, making them less time-consuming and more credible, because they are confirmed by the interoperability between our services and those provided by FCCN.
Which services impacted you the most?
The creation of a data repository (Pollen), the Data Management Plan System and the fact that they are working on the Digital Preservation of information have a direct impact on the quality and preservation of research and the accessibility of knowledge.
What do you think is the biggest impact of FCCN on the scientific, teaching and research ecosystem in Portugal?
Support for Open Science, as an important player in promoting open science in Portugal, facilitating access to scientific publications, research data and institutional repositories, through services such as RCAAP. The fact that there are security solutions and technological support, ensuring that the institutions' infrastructures and data are protected against cyber threats, is essential for the continuity and credibility of scientific research.
FCCN promotes and guarantees access to advanced digital infrastructures and essential services for research and education. This impact can be seen in connectivity and high-performance networks, access to computing and data resources, essential for the areas of Artificial Intelligence, big data, etc.
The global impact of FCCN lies in the creation of an integrated, efficient and sustainable ecosystem that fosters innovation and the competitiveness of science and education in Portugal. By eliminating technological barriers, FCCN boosts collaboration and positions the country as a relevant partner in international networks and projects, such as those in the European Research Area. This impact transforms not only higher education and research, but also opportunities for technological development and society as a whole.
Was there a moment on FCCN in 2024 that you'd like to highlight?
I'm going to highlight the Jornadas FCCN and the GDI Forum, because they are sharing initiatives. Here, FCCN 's ongoing commitment to the librarian and IT community and to the scientific community stands out, because they consider various opinions from different stakeholders, thus creating a lasting and positive impact.
What do you want for the relationship between FCCN and your educational institution in the future?
For the future, I hope that this relationship with IPB will focus on strengthening the areas of technological collaboration, access to innovative resources and support for digital transformation.
I hope that the relationship between FCCN and IPB will intensify, creating an environment conducive to innovation, digital inclusion and excellence in teaching and research.
FCCN can be a strategic partner not only to provide resources, but also to inspire structural changes that prepare us for the challenges of education and science.
