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Article Information:
Title:
Outsourcing open access: Digital Commons at the University of Wollongong, Australia
Author(s):
Michael Organ, Helen Mandl
Journal:
Year:
2007
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
353 - 362
ISSN:
1065-075X
DOI:
10.1108/10650750710831493
Publisher:
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Abstract:
Purpose – The purpose of this article is to outline the experiences of an Australian university in selecting a proprietary solution for its open access digital repository requirements.
Design/methodology/approach – An overview is presented of the environment leading up to the decision to select Digital Commons over an open source software solution. The paper also outlines subsequent experiences during a one-year period in operating the outsourced solution.
Findings – Outsourcing is an appropriate digital repository option for higher education institutions when costs are considered and compared with open source solutions, and especially when on-site IT support is limited. Outsourcing allows local staff to concentrate on liaison with faculty in promoting and populating the repository.
Practical implications – A useful resource for those considering the use of proprietary or open source software for their institutional repository.
Originality/value – This papers deals with a little discussed area of the relatively new subject of open access institutional repositories.
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Article Type:
Case study