Start Date

3-6-2016 11:10 AM

End Date

3-6-2016 12:10 PM

Presentation Format

presentation

Presentation Topic

other

Keywords

scholarly communications, librarianship, digital repository

Description

As newbies to scholarly communications, Autumn Johnson and Sarah Kirkley launched Savannah State’s repository, Tiger Scholar Commons, in 2015. Using the platform Open Repository, they were involved in all aspects of planning, executing, and promoting the repository within a calendar year. These are the lessons they learned and recommended resources for institutions launching their first repository.

This presentation will include information on the following topics.

  • Strategies for workflows (building a team, developing a timeline, assigning duties)

  • Working closely with vendor to build/customize repository

  • Developing a mission statement and key submission processes

  • Identifying stakeholders with key departments and faculty

  • Creating outreach materials and seeking opportunities for promotion

  • Needed knowledge of copyright

  • Recommended resources

  • Continued challenges

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Jun 3rd, 11:10 AM Jun 3rd, 12:10 PM

Unintentional Scholarly Communications Librarians: What You Need to Survive a Launch

As newbies to scholarly communications, Autumn Johnson and Sarah Kirkley launched Savannah State’s repository, Tiger Scholar Commons, in 2015. Using the platform Open Repository, they were involved in all aspects of planning, executing, and promoting the repository within a calendar year. These are the lessons they learned and recommended resources for institutions launching their first repository.

This presentation will include information on the following topics.

  • Strategies for workflows (building a team, developing a timeline, assigning duties)

  • Working closely with vendor to build/customize repository

  • Developing a mission statement and key submission processes

  • Identifying stakeholders with key departments and faculty

  • Creating outreach materials and seeking opportunities for promotion

  • Needed knowledge of copyright

  • Recommended resources

  • Continued challenges