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

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Title:

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

Author(s):

Ian M. Johnson, Susan M. Copeland

Journal:

Library Hi Tech News

Year:

2008

Volume:

25

Issue:

4

Page:

1 - 4


ISSN:

0741-9058


DOI:

10.1108/07419050810890594

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

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.

Keywords:

Collections management, Information facilities, Universities


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/07419050810890594

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