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Automating the importation of a historic scientific serial into a digital repository.
- Source :
- OCLC Systems & Services; 2010, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p243-252, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to describe the transition of a collection in Texas A&M University's institutional repository from single item submission to batch importation as a primary method of ingest. This transition was made possible with assistance and technical work on behalf of the library. Design/methodology/approach - The digital initiatives staff examined the workflow of the collection's manager and submitters. A process was created to produce the necessary data structures for batch import from resources that were already being generated by the collection workflow. Findings - It was found that batch importing assistance provided by the library improved the collection's growth rate and efficiency without interrupting the workflow of the collection management team. Practical implications - This paper demonstrates the benefit of libraries and other institutional repository hosts offering batch-loading assistance to managers of large repository collections. Originality/value - This paper should resonate with institutional repository managers and digital services librarians, as many have neglected to offer batch importing or other assistance to users citing a lack of resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1065075X
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- OCLC Systems & Services
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 55070789
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/10650751011087602