FAIRsFAIR CoreTrustSeal Certification Support Workshop

This workshop, delivered as part of the FAIRsFAIR Certification Support Program, focused on building the capacity of repository managers preparing for CoreTrustSeal self-assessments. The session brought together representatives from ten repositories selected for targeted certification support. 

Key features included: 

• • Capacity Building: Provided tailored materials, training, and advice to enhance participants’ understanding of CTS requirements and self-assessment processes. 

• • Needs Assessment: A pre-workshop survey identified the most common challenges repositories faced during CTS self-assessment. Results were visually ranked and addressed during the session. 

• • Thematic Focus: The workshop prioritized guidance on Long-term Preservation (CTS Requirements 3 & 10) and repository/archiving workflows (Requirement 12), areas most frequently highlighted as challenging by participants. 

This support initiative was part of a broader effort to help digital repositories achieve CTS certification through targeted, evidence-based interventions and peer learning opportunities. The citation below provides the DOI for accessing the presentation slides.  

Stein, I. von ., Čepinskas, L., Huigen, F., L’Hours, H., & Rouchon, O. (2020, November 20). Certification + FAIR Support Workshop for Data Repositories – addressing common issues in CoreTrustSeal self-assessments. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4282444