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Developing an institutional repository using DigiTool

Developing an institutional repository using DigiTool Purpose – This paper aims to inform library professionals on technical issues relating to implementing and using DigiTool, proprietary software by Ex Libris, to develop an institutional repository (IR). Design/methodology/approach – This paper describes Colorado State University Libraries' experience to date in developing an IR using DigiTool. Topics discussed are based on the processes and workflows, and include local customization; metadata and object ingest; implementation of handles; incorporation with web discovery; and management of statistical data. Findings – The DigiTool, a powerful, complex, and relatively mature out‐of‐box IR platform that fulfils one's needs to establish and maintain an IR, is considered. Originality/value – The experiential information and technical details on implementing and using DigiTool will be valuable to institutions that are interested in adopting this product for a similar purpose. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Electronic Library Emerald Publishing

Developing an institutional repository using DigiTool

Shu Liu; Yongli Zhou
The Electronic Library , Volume 29 (5): 20 – Oct 4, 2011
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2011 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0264-0473
DOI
10.1108/02640471111177044
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Abstract

Purpose – This paper aims to inform library professionals on technical issues relating to implementing and using DigiTool, proprietary software by Ex Libris, to develop an institutional repository (IR). Design/methodology/approach – This paper describes Colorado State University Libraries' experience to date in developing an IR using DigiTool. Topics discussed are based on the processes and workflows, and include local customization; metadata and object ingest; implementation of handles; incorporation with web discovery; and management of statistical data. Findings – The DigiTool, a powerful, complex, and relatively mature out‐of‐box IR platform that fulfils one's needs to establish and maintain an IR, is considered. Originality/value – The experiential information and technical details on implementing and using DigiTool will be valuable to institutions that are interested in adopting this product for a similar purpose.

Journal

The Electronic Library – Emerald Publishing

Published: Oct 4, 2011

Keywords: Colorado State University Libraries; Digital repository; DigiTool; Institutional repository; Technical aspects; United States of America; Customization; Web sites

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