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Seminar: Microsoft Live, Software, and Studios (9/12/2008)
Dissertation Defense: Factors influencing the development of institutional repositories (10/10/2008)
Jennifer Campbell-Meier will defend her dissertation, "Factors influencing the development of institutional repositories," 9:30-11:30 Oct. 10 in Room 302 of the POST Building.
An institutional repository is "a set of services that a university offers to the members of its community for the management and dissemination of digital materials created by the institution and its community members." (Lynch 2003, p.2). What are the factors influencing IR development? How should IRs develop: What are the best practices and models for IR development? Jennifer Campbell-Meier will defend her dissertation, "Factors influencing the development of institutional repositories," 9:30-11:30 Oct. 10 in Room 302 of the POST Building.
Abstract: The development of an institutional repository (IR) is one of the more complex projects that librarians may undertake. While many librarians have managed large information system projects, IR projects involve a larger stakeholder group and require support from technical services, public services and administration to succeed. A survey by Lynch and Lippincott (2005) found that more than 40% of the ninety-seven U.S. doctoral universities surveyed have developed an institutional repository. A significant increase in the development of repositories is expected with technology and process improvements. This study investigates the factors influencing the development of institutional repositories at academic institutions, identifying factors that influence repository development. Using a comparative case study analysis approach to gather and analyze data, a detailed account and analysis of academic institutional repositories was formed. While many factors influence development, IRs are impacted by the development of a narrative, the use of project management beyond technical development, and the inclusion of the campus community in the development process. This study contributes to a more informed understanding of the development of IRs and provides a model for repository development.
Chair: Dr. Knuth
