Outsourcing open access: Digital Commons at the University of Wollongong, Australia
Authors: Organ, Michael; Mandl, Helen
Source: OCLC Systems & Services, Volume 23, Number 4, 2007 , pp. 353-362(10)
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Abstract:
<B>Purpose</B> - 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. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - 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. <B>Findings</B> - 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. <B>Practical implications</B> - A useful resource for those considering the use of proprietary or open source software for their institutional repository. <B>Originality/value</B> - This papers deals with a little discussed area of the relatively new subject of open access institutional repositories.Keywords: Digital storage; Outsourcing
Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1108/10650750710831493
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