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The Institutional Repository - Chandos Information Professional
Author: Richard Jones, Theo Andrew, John MacColl

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 ma... more »terial, 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. Key Features: 1. A comprehensive synthesis of the whole of the IR system - never before provided in other books 2. The research results that it contains are at the leading edge of this subject area 3. Includes a comprehensive case study and examination of practical experience - never before provided in other books 4. Covers every angle of the IR in detail, from culture to technical considerations and the different models that can be implemented 5. Gives the reader an idea of the complexities of the subject and provides a spring board into areas such as digital preservation in context The Authors: Richard D Jones is based at the University of Bergen, Norway. Dr Theo Andrew and John A MacColl are based at the University of Edinburgh. Readership: Implementers of Institution Repositories; digital librarians; academic librarians; library managers; librarians; information scientists and library studies students Contents: Introduction Building the repository Technical requirements for The Institutional Repositories Workflow and administration Advocacy IPR, copyright and licensing Where the Institutional Repository meets the digital library Case Study: Edinburgh Research Archive Glossary of Terms Appendix A: an overview of the current popular software packages

ISBN-13: 9781843341383
ISBN-10: 1843341387
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
Pages: 268
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Publisher: Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
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