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OpenAIR: The Development of the Institutional Repository at the Robert Gordon University

OpenAIR: The Development of the Institutional Repository at the Robert Gordon University Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of OpenAIR, the institutional repository at the Robert Gordon University. Design/methodology/approach – The paper outlines the principles that underpinned the development of the repository (visibility, sustainability, quality, and findability) and some of the technical and financial implications that were considered. Findings – OpenAIR@RGU evolved from a desire to make available an electronic collection of PhD theses, but was developed to become a means of storing and providing access to a range of research output produced by staff and research students: book chapters, journal articles, reports, conference publications, theses, artworks, and datasets. Originality/value – The paper describes the repository's contribution to collection development. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Library Hi Tech News Emerald Publishing

OpenAIR: The Development of the Institutional Repository at the Robert Gordon University

Ian M. Johnson; Susan M. Copeland
Library Hi Tech News , Volume 25 (4): 4 – May 2, 2008
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0741-9058
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10.1108/07419050810890594
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of OpenAIR, the institutional repository at the Robert Gordon University. Design/methodology/approach – The paper outlines the principles that underpinned the development of the repository (visibility, sustainability, quality, and findability) and some of the technical and financial implications that were considered. Findings – OpenAIR@RGU evolved from a desire to make available an electronic collection of PhD theses, but was developed to become a means of storing and providing access to a range of research output produced by staff and research students: book chapters, journal articles, reports, conference publications, theses, artworks, and datasets. Originality/value – The paper describes the repository's contribution to collection development.

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Library Hi Tech News – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 2, 2008

Keywords: Collections management; Information facilities; Universities

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