Unlocking Global Visibility: An Introduction to Crossref in The Gambia

Start: 25 May 2026 12h00
Duration: 60 minutes
Capacity: Unlimited
Registration closes: No deadline (until start)

Join us for an essential introductory session on Crossref, the world-leading not-for-profit organization that connects research and makes it easy to find, cite, link, and assess.

This session is designed specifically for Gambian publishers, journal editors, librarians, and researchers eager to maximize the reach and impact of their scholarly work.

Our expert speaker, Mr. Chaïb Bachir, will guide attendees through the fundamentals of Crossref’s global infrastructure and its practical application in The Gambia.

What You’ll Learn:

What Crossref is and how it operates: An overview of the not-for-profit membership organization that exists to make scholarly communications better.
The importance of DOIs and Metadata: Understanding how a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) creates a persistent link to research, and why rich metadata is the key to being discovered and cited worldwide.
The Global Equitable Membership (GEM) Program: Learn how institutions in The Gambia can benefit from full waivers on annual membership and content registration fees, significantly lowering the barrier to participation in the global research ecosystem.
How to get started: Practical steps for journals, institutions, and publishers to begin using Crossref services.

About the Speaker: Chaïb Bachir

Mr. Bachir is a distinguished expert in digitization and the official representative for Crossref in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Through his leadership at Indexall Data LLC, he serves as an official Crossref Sponsoring Organization for the Middle East and Africa. With extensive experience, he provides technical support and strategic guidance to publishers, helping them achieve persistent identifiers, global discoverability, and a greater scholarly impact.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from a leading expert. Equip yourself with the knowledge to connect Gambian research to the world.