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Taking The Temperature Of Health Sciences Irs: A Survey And Analysis Of Medical Schools’ Institutional Repositories, Lisa A. Palmer, Daniel G. Kipnis, Ramune K. Kubilius
Taking The Temperature Of Health Sciences Irs: A Survey And Analysis Of Medical Schools’ Institutional Repositories, Lisa A. Palmer, Daniel G. Kipnis, Ramune K. Kubilius
Lisa A. Palmer
Background: The proposal authors are health sciences librarians from three different medical schools who are conducting a survey of institutional repositories (IRs) in medical libraries and academic health centers. This presentation will highlight survey findings, identify challenges of sustaining open repositories for the health sciences community, and pinpoint trends in the medical and non-medical IR landscape.
Problem: The purpose of the authors’ research study is to establish a snapshot view of the institutional repository landscape specific to medical schools and academic health centers. We hope to gain a deeper understanding of the role, characteristics, and future plans of IRs in …