Implementation of the institutional repository system in IIUM : issues and challenges
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to share with others on the experience of IIUM Library in the implementation of the institutional repository system namely IREP by using the open source system ePrints. Design/methodology/approach – The paper will discuss the issues involved in the implementat...
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| author | Abdullah, Sarifah |
| author_facet | Abdullah, Sarifah |
| author_sort | Abdullah, Sarifah |
| building | IIUM Repository |
| collection | Online Access |
| description | Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to share with others on the experience of IIUM Library in the implementation of the institutional repository system namely IREP by using the open source system ePrints.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper will discuss the issues involved in the implementation of the institutional repository including the choice of software, customization of system, collection, scope and policies, organization and staffing and process of depositing. It also discuss on how this system is used to collect data for research university exercises.
Findings – Institutional repository and self- archiving facilitates the university in compiling data for research university exercise. Therefore top management commitment is very essential. Also, it helps highlight the important role libraries play in the organization. |
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| institution | International Islamic University Malaysia |
| institution_category | Local University |
| language | English |
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| spelling | iium-365192014-05-05T03:58:09Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/36519/ Implementation of the institutional repository system in IIUM : issues and challenges Abdullah, Sarifah ZA4050 Electronic information resources Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to share with others on the experience of IIUM Library in the implementation of the institutional repository system namely IREP by using the open source system ePrints. Design/methodology/approach – The paper will discuss the issues involved in the implementation of the institutional repository including the choice of software, customization of system, collection, scope and policies, organization and staffing and process of depositing. It also discuss on how this system is used to collect data for research university exercises. Findings – Institutional repository and self- archiving facilitates the university in compiling data for research university exercise. Therefore top management commitment is very essential. Also, it helps highlight the important role libraries play in the organization. 2011 Proceeding Paper PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/36519/1/Final__Implementation_of_IR_in_IIUM__issues_and_challenges.pdf Abdullah, Sarifah (2011) Implementation of the institutional repository system in IIUM : issues and challenges. In: Seminar Kepustakawanan : Inovasi Kepustakawanan ke Arah Kecemerlangan Kesarjanaan, 14 - 15 November, 2011, Perpustakaan, UNIMAS. |
| spellingShingle | ZA4050 Electronic information resources Abdullah, Sarifah Implementation of the institutional repository system in IIUM : issues and challenges |
| title | Implementation of the institutional repository system in IIUM : issues and challenges |
| title_full | Implementation of the institutional repository system in IIUM : issues and challenges |
| title_fullStr | Implementation of the institutional repository system in IIUM : issues and challenges |
| title_full_unstemmed | Implementation of the institutional repository system in IIUM : issues and challenges |
| title_short | Implementation of the institutional repository system in IIUM : issues and challenges |
| title_sort | implementation of the institutional repository system in iium : issues and challenges |
| topic | ZA4050 Electronic information resources |
| url | http://irep.iium.edu.my/36519/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/36519/1/Final__Implementation_of_IR_in_IIUM__issues_and_challenges.pdf |