Developing an institutional repository using DigiTool

Purpose - This paper aims to inform library professionals on technical issues relating to implementing and using DigiTool, proprietary software by Ex Libris, to develop an institutional repository (IR).Design methodology approach - This paper describes Colorado State University Libraries' exper...

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Published in:	Electronic library 2011-01, Vol.29 (5), p.589-608
Main Authors:	Liu, Shu, Zhou, Yongli
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Academic Libraries Case studies Collections Computer programs Digital asset management Doctoral Dissertations Electronics Exact sciences and technology Implementation Information and communication sciences Information processing and retrieval Information retrieval. Man machine relationship Information science. Documentation Infrared radiation Initiatives Institutional repositories Libraries Management Systems Metadata Platforms Product introduction R&D Repositories Research & development Research and Development Research process. Evaluation Sciences and techniques of general use Search engines Software Student Research Test Results University libraries
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Summary:	Purpose - This paper aims to inform library professionals on technical issues relating to implementing and using DigiTool, proprietary software by Ex Libris, to develop an institutional repository (IR).Design methodology approach - This paper describes Colorado State University Libraries' experience to date in developing an IR using DigiTool. Topics discussed are based on the processes and workflows, and include local customization; metadata and object ingest; implementation of handles; incorporation with web discovery; and management of statistical data.Findings - The DigiTool, a powerful, complex, and relatively mature out-of-box IR platform that fulfils one's needs to establish and maintain an IR, is considered.Originality value - The experiential information and technical details on implementing and using DigiTool will be valuable to institutions that are interested in adopting this product for a similar purpose.
ISSN:	0264-0473 1758-616X