Institutional Repositories : A Key Role for Libraries
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Date
2007-02-08
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Inflibnet centre
Abstract
The institutional repository is a digital archive, owned and maintained at
either departmental or institutional level. It is a tool for collecting, storing
and disseminating information to advance scholarly communication. The
paper mentions essential elements that an institutional repository should
have and benefits to different stakeholders. Dealt with the issues and
challenges for creating the institutional repositories. Briefly discussed about
the initiatives taken at international and national level in implementing
the institutional repositories. The key role of the libraries in successfully
implementing the institutional repositories is also discussed.
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Institutional Repository, Digital Archives