DIY IR:

Building an Institutional Repository without Depending on Faculty Participation

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David Isaak

Digital Projects Librarian

david.isaak@kpchr.org

Online Northwest 2012

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© 2012, KAISER PERMANENTE CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH

DIY IR: Building an Institutional Repository without Depending on Faculty Participation

Challenges

• Processing many false hits
• Coverage will never be 100%
• Writing a detailed collection development policy
• Name authority work

Benefits

• Consistent metadata
• Easier quality control
• Quickly build up content

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© 2012, KAISER PERMANENTE CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH