Paper Info
Title
Using an institutional repository to address local-scale needs: a case study at Purdue University
Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to address the practical implications of using an institutional repository to address researchers' needs at a local-scale. Design/methodology/approach - The paper reports on the process and results of a collaborative research project undertaken by the libraries and an interdisciplinary research center at Purdue University to identify and address the real-world needs of the center using the libraries' institutional repository. Findings - The paper finds that the local-scale projects that address the more immediate needs of researchers have the potential to increase the utility of institutional repositories and attract the submission of new content. However, engagement in local-scale projects requires a significant commitment of time and resources, and should not be undertaken lightly. Practical implications - A thorough description of how the project was carried out offers a potential model for others to develop similar projects to address local-scale needs. Originality/value - Although much has been written about content recruitment for institutional repositories, there are few reports or descriptions of institutional repositories being used to satisfy the local-scale needs of researchers.
Year
DOI
Venue
2010
10.1108/07378831011026751
LIBRARY HI TECH
Keywords
DocType
Volume
Data handling,Information management,United States of America,Information services,Academic libraries,Research
Journal
28
Issue
ISSN
Citations 
1
0737-8831
0
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
10
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Jake Carlson101.69
Alexis E. Ramsey200.34
J. David Kotterman300.34