The Institutional Repository

by Jones, Richard E.; Andrew, Theo; Maccoll, John

• ISBN13: 9781843341833
• ISBN10: 1843341832
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-01-30
• Publisher: Chandos Pub

Summary

This book discusses the concept of the Institutional Repository (IR) and examines how they can be set up, maintained and embedded into general institutional working practice. Specific reference is made to capturing certain types of research material such as E-Theses and E-Prints and what the issues are with regard to obtaining the material, ensuring that all legal grounds are covered and then storing the material in perpetuity. General workflow and administrative processes that may come up during the implementation and maintenance of an IR are discussed. The book notes that there are a number of different models that have been adopted worldwide for IR management, and these are discussed. Finally, a case study of the inception of the Edinburgh Research Archive is provided which takes the user through the long path from conception to completion of an IR, examining the highs and lows of the process and offering advice for other implementers. This allows the book the opportunity to introduce extensive practical experience in unexpected areas such as mediated deposit.

Table of Contents

The institutional repository in the digital library	p. 1
Establishing a repository	p. 31
Technologies and technicalities	p. 51
Workflow and administration	p. 85
Advocacy	p. 111
Intellectual property	p. 139
Case study : the Edinburgh Research Archive	p. 159
Archimede	p. 193
CDSware : CERN document server	p. 197
DSpace	p. 201
GNU EPrints archive software	p. 205
Fedora	p. 209
OPUS : online publications of the University of Stuttgart	p. 215
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