Electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) in India: a comparative study

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to know the institutions who are developing electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) in India, and to compare the ETDs in India based on a predetermined parameter.

Design/methodology/approach

The methodology used for this research paper was a descriptive method. The institutional web sites were browsed and searched to collect the data. A relevant literature review was also carried out to describe the current status and other relevant information.

Findings

Institutional repositories are a concept gaining movement today. India is moving ahead in this direction and major education and research institutes have already created their own institutional repositories. In analysis and findings, a detailed report of the analysis of data collection and its subsequent interpretations are given.

Practical implications

If anybody would like to develop ETDs they can this overview of all the previous developed ETDs in India. It will be helpful for planning, developing and implementing new ETDs.

Originality/value

This type of research study has not made till now. It is very important to study current and different types of ETD projects in India and its status. The study of special subject repositories is important for the students, scholars and researchers as well as for the LIS professionals.

Citation

Ramdas Lihitkar, S. and Lihitkar, R.S. (2014), "Electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) in India: a comparative study", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 31 No. 2, pp. 9-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-10-2013-0061