Open access repositories in higher education institutions in Mexico, an initial review using the SCOT methodology

Abstract

The aim of this article is to present an overview of the open access repositories of
Higher Education Institutions in Mexico. An analysis of eleven repositories through
the first phase of the SCOT methodology was carried out, highlighting, on one hand,
the advantages of including academic production in this type of repositories and, on
the other hand, the challenges that this may have for the authors at a personal level,
and fot the institutions by those responsible for them. Elements of discussion are
provided for the academic and scientific community that decides to get involved in
this topic. The repositories of the Mexican IES registered with the largest number of
OpenDOAR (one of the most widely accepted directories worldwide) resources are
analyzed and it is concluded that these repositories are an interesting alternative for
the visibility of resources, which maintains a growing trend in quantity and quality of
resources housed in the open access repositories, it is also important to evidence and
implement policies and procedures that ensure their quality and train the personnel
involved in the maintenance of the repository, since it requires a holistic work team.