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===12 steps to an accredited open access research repository archive=== | ===12 steps to an accredited open access research repository archive=== | ||
After reading '''[http://wiki.lib.sun.ac.za/index.php?title=Special%3APrefixIndex&prefix=SUNScholar&namespace=0 all of the steps]''' below and then taking time to slowly and carefully '''[[SUNScholar/Guidelines/Step_5|install a test prototype system]]''' on some spare or old/retired server hardware, it should be possible, with the knowledge and experience gained, to derive a '''[[SUNScholar/Checklist|business plan/model]]''' to solicit funding or prepare a fairly comprehensive '''[[SUNScholar/Budget|initial capital expenditure foundation budget]]''' and then a '''[[SUNScholar/Release Schedule|production implementation plan/schedule]]''' for long term support and management. | After reading '''[http://wiki.lib.sun.ac.za/index.php?title=Special%3APrefixIndex&prefix=SUNScholar&namespace=0 all of the steps]''' below and then taking time to slowly and carefully '''[[SUNScholar/Guidelines/Step_5|install a test prototype system]]''' on some spare or old/retired server hardware, it should be possible, with the knowledge and experience gained, to derive a '''[[SUNScholar/Checklist|business plan/model]]''' to solicit funding or prepare a fairly comprehensive '''[[SUNScholar/Budget|initial capital expenditure foundation budget]]''' and then a '''[[SUNScholar/Release Schedule|production implementation plan/schedule]]''' for long term support and management. | ||
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| + | Please use the following shortened links when referencing this guide in academic literature or on other web sites.<br>''PS: It is also easy to remember should you want to do an online presentation using this guide, to promote/solicit institutional support.'' | ||
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===[[SUNScholar/References|References]]=== | ===[[SUNScholar/References|References]]=== | ||
Click on the heading above to view a full list of references. | Click on the heading above to view a full list of references. | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 2 October 2015
Introduction
These guidelines are targeted at developing nation academic institutions world wide, who want to start an online open access research repository archive and who want to build long term support capacity for open scholarship publishing practice. The focus during development of the open system has been long term research repository preservation and interoperability on the internet using the self-hosting value proposition.
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12 steps to an accredited open access research repository archive
After reading all of the steps below and then taking time to slowly and carefully install a test prototype system on some spare or old/retired server hardware, it should be possible, with the knowledge and experience gained, to derive a business plan/model to solicit funding or prepare a fairly comprehensive initial capital expenditure foundation budget and then a production implementation plan/schedule for long term support and management.
Step 01 - Open Access Policy, Repository Preservation and Audit Step 02 - Marketing Friendly (Vanity URL), Persistent URL and Preservable Digital Objects Step 03 - Employ Repository Management Personnel Step 04 - Build Repository IT Infrastructure Step 05 - Install DSpace Repository Software Step 06 - Repository System Backup & Monitoring Step 07 - Repository Launch and Registration with Harvesters Step 08 - Capture Research Records and Submit Research Items Step 09 - Repository Self-Help and News Step 10 - Engage Research Partners Step 11 - Continuous System Improvement and Maintenance (Preserve forever) Step 12 - Repository Support and Management Help
Latest information for systems using DSpace with an Ubuntu based server
Use the online wiki when doing test/development/production/backup system installations because the wiki has the latest information. See the links below.
INSTALLATION CUSTOMISATION OPERATIONS DIGITISATION SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Convenient Shortened Web Links
Please use the following shortened links when referencing this guide in academic literature or on other web sites.
PS: It is also easy to remember should you want to do an online presentation using this guide, to promote/solicit institutional support.
http://bit.ly/goodir
http://bit.ly/garpir
References
Click on the heading above to view a full list of references.
In addition click here, to view the IRTalk mailing list archive that provided further insight for the guide.
