Mid-October to early December 2023 saw us once again survey you, the DataCite community, about whether we service your needs in terms of the products we offer, support we provide to you, and events we organize. As a community, we are guided by the current and future priorities of our Members to ensure that we remain valuable and relevant to you. General Around 17% of DataCite Members took part in the 2023 survey.
We are excited to announce the latest release of Fabrica! We are thrilled to announce that this release includes 13 new improvements that have been heavily influenced by user feedback and user behavior. At DataCite, we believe in a user-driven design approach and are committed to creating the best possible experience for our users. We want to express our gratitude to all users who have taken the time to share their thoughts and ideas with us. Your input is invaluable and has played a crucial role in developing these changes.
At the end of 2022, we conducted our annual member survey, asking our members about their experience being part of the DataCite community and how DataCite services might alleviate any challenges they are facing. We thank the many members who participated in the survey for sharing their valuable perspectives with us. After analyzing their insights, we are pleased to publish the following summary of the main outcomes.