Successful Practices and Challenges in Implementing Fair Principles for Academic Libraries

S. V. PETRUNOVSKA

doi:10.15802/unilib/2025_343173

Authors

S. V. PETRUNOVSKA National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" (Kyiv, Ukraine), Ukraine https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7469-1578

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15802/unilib/2025_343173

Keywords:

FAIR principles, research data management, open science, university libraries, implementation challenges, international practices

Abstract

Objective. This study analyzes international experiences in implementing the FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, Reusability) in research data management in university environments. Methods. A comprehensive methodological approach was used, including a systematic literature review of the publications of 2020-2024, case studies of best practices from leading European and American universities, expert interviews with university library data management specialists, and analysis of institutional policies and regulatory documents. Results. The analysis revealed significant variability in FAIR implementation levels depending on geographical location, institutional policies, cultural factors, technical infrastructure, and the specificities of scientific disciplines. Nordic countries and the UK demonstrate leadership in FAIR implementation, while Eastern European countries, including Ukraine, show significantly lower levels of implementation. Natural sciences demonstrate more developed data sharing practices compared to humanities and social sciences. The paper identifies main obstacles to the development of this area of activity in the library environment. Conclusions. Successful implementation of FAIR requires comprehensive approaches, including the development of institutional policies, the creation of specialized infrastructure, raising awareness among researchers, and the development of discipline-specific guidelines to ensure full compliance with FAIR principles.

Author Biography

S. V. PETRUNOVSKA, National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" (Kyiv, Ukraine)

Svitlana Petrunovska,
Deputy Director for Information Support of Education and Research,
G. I. Denysenko Scientific and Technical Library.

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