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Light On Etd’S: Out From The Shadows, Wendy C. Robertson, Rebecca Routh
Light On Etd’S: Out From The Shadows, Wendy C. Robertson, Rebecca Routh
Wendy C Robertson
Electronic theses and dissertations are beginning to replace the traditional print format with a number of benefits. Stored in the university’s institutional repository, these treasured resources are no longer hidden from view, taking up space on archival shelves. Researchers everywhere can instantly access the ETDs, whose content is easily enriched through a multitude of electronic file types. At the University of Iowa Libraries new collaborations are emerging between digital librarians and catalogers in their efforts to streamline processing. Candidate-supplied metadata gets massaged, enriched, cross-walked and recycled to appear in various guises on a multitude of platforms. Walls break down as …
Hosting Of Open Access Titles: Why And How For Libraries, Wendy C. Robertson
Hosting Of Open Access Titles: Why And How For Libraries, Wendy C. Robertson
Wendy C Robertson
This presentation will cover general trends and developments in journals and ways libraries can be involved in journal publishing, particularly as trusted repositories of information. Hosting journals is a good way to educate the editors about copyright and open access and scholarly communication. The presentation will cover the types of things you should consider when starting such a service and what type of support you can expect to provide. Practical examples will be given from The University of Iowa’s work with several journals, including migrating online content to a better platform, turning print only titles into online titles and also …