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ALADIN Research Commons: a consortial institutional repository.
- Source :
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OCLC Systems & Services . 2007, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p158-169. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the benefits and challenges of creating a shared institutional repository and to, describe the process by which a consortium was able to establish such a service. Design/methodology/approach - A case study is presented outlining the process through which the Washington Research Library Consortium selected and implemented the DSpace institutional repository software in a shared information technology environment. The issues confronted in dealing with a multi-institutional implementation are examined through both a detailed description of the implementation and a generalized description of the challenges the consortium faced. Findings - The paper finds that while a shared implementation of an institutional repository does present significant challenges that would not be present for a single institution, the collaborative approach also presents significant benefits in drawing on the breadth of expertise available among the Consortium and utilizing a shared information technology infrastructure. Originality/value - Institutional repositories have generally been implemented within the context of a single institution. An alternative model is described that draws on the experience and expertise of multiple institutions to achieve a common goal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1065075X
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- OCLC Systems & Services
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25780643
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/10650750710748469