The UK Research Reserve (UKRR): machinations, mayhem and magic

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The UK Research Reserve (UKRR): machinations, mayhem and magic

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Title:	The UK Research Reserve (UKRR): machinations, mayhem and magic
Author(s):	Frances Boyle, (UK Research Reserve, Imperial College London, London, UK), Chris Brown, (UK Research Reserve, Imperial College London, London, UK)
Citation:	Frances Boyle, Chris Brown, (2010) "The UK Research Reserve (UKRR): machinations, mayhem and magic", Interlending & Document Supply, Vol. 38 Iss: 3, pp.140 - 146
Keywords:	Archives management, Document management, United Kingdom, University libraries
Article type:	Case study
DOI:	10.1108/02641611011072323 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Acknowledgements:	© Copyright retained by the authors. The authors thank their colleague, Rachel Richards, UKRR Service Manager at the BL, for the BL process workflow figure (Figure 3). Received: 23 April 2010. Accepted: 18 May 2010.
Abstract:	Purpose – UKRR is an innovative programme that ensures that copies of print journals remain available to the research community indefinitely. At the same time the aim is to free up substantial and valuable space in academic libraries, resulting in significant cost savings. This paper aims to provide an update on this groundbreaking initiative – one year into Phase 2. It seeks to outline the processes and workflows which underpin UKRR and to report early findings. Design/methodology/approach – A descriptive account of the UKRR process and methodology is provided, indicating how they support the programme's overarching principles. Findings – It is still early days in Phase 2 of UKRR, but already interesting data are being gathered. These will inform further analyses. Originality/value – UKRR is a high profile national programme that is attracting a lot of interest both nationally and internationally. The paper documents a practical example of a shared services initiative in the UK.