Name
Abstract | ||
|---|---|---|
Purpose - To report on the University of Toronto's implementation of an institutional repository. Design/methodology/approach - Describe decision making process. A range of qualitative research methods were used to solicit early adopter and library concerns. Findings were then used to guide implementation. Findings - Provides the rational behind decisions made. Argues that modified qualitative research methods may be useful to new library projects. Research limitations/implications - The report is specific to an institution. Practical implications - Prioritizing actions, focusing on faculty and leveraging resources, notably student assistants is key. Originality/value - This paper provides practical information and a model which may be useful for others implementing repository services or other emerging technologies. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
|---|---|---|
2006 | 10.1108/07378830610669556 | LIBRARY HI TECH |
Keywords | Field | DocType |
qualitative research,digital library,digital libraries,emerging technology,design methodology,decision making process,qualitative research methods | World Wide Web,Computer science,Knowledge management,Operations research,Scientific communication,Emerging technologies,Digital library,Qualitative research,Decision-making,Early adopter | Journal |
Volume | Issue | ISSN |
24 | 2 | 0737-8831 |
Citations | PageRank | References |
4 | 0.64 | 1 |
Authors | ||
1 | ||
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rea Devakos | 1 | 26 | 2.48 |