Open Access Infrastructure

We build and support the systems that make research openly available online. That includes creating and maintaining platforms that store, manage and share journals, articles and data. We work with organisations that want sustainable, open solutions without being tied to proprietary systems - and we handle the technical side for you.


For over a decade we've been a key player in a number of popular large-scale and multi-organisational Open Access infrastructure projects -

From involvement in protocols such as SWORD, to development and hosting of globally accessible trusted sources of OA knowledge like the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Cottage Labs has a fantastic reputation in the world of Open Access.

We believe in OA. We share our clients' passion for making knowledge accessible to all.

End-to-End Solutions: From scoping and requirements to ongoing development, we provide a full spectrum of services for seamless project execution.

Service Excellence: Our expertise extends to software development, hosting, maintenance, and service management, leading to robust and user-friendly infrastructure.

Partner with Cottage Labs for a holistic approach to Open Access Infrastructure, encompassing data management, curation, and dedicated helpdesk and user services.

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