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An institutional repository (IR) is a set of services for storing and making available digital research materials created by an institution and its community—a digital collection of the community’s research output. IRs form part of a larger national, regional and global system of Open Access repositories, indexed in a standardised way and searchable using one interface. They can also be the foundation for new models of scholarly publishing and communication.

A range of Online Resources and Policies is available to guide institutions wishing to set up such a repository. A one day IR workshop on 23 November 2005 will give participants an opportunity to learn about a number of successful repository intiatives.

A repository framework for New Zealand

The National Library of New Zealand [1], in collaboration with the Council of New Zealand University Librarians [2], has investigated options for institutional repositories for the New Zealand research sector. It formed an Expert Working Party with representatives from across the research sector. This working party investigated the feasibility of establishing a national repositories framework and recommended suitable Repository Architectures, with options for institutions to consider. The working party completed Fact Finding and delivered a Report of Findings and recommendations in July 2005.

Institutional repositories contribute to New Zealand’s digital strategy [3] by facilitating greater access to the research outputs from universities, CRIs (Crown Research Institutes), other institutions and individuals. The aim is to provide another window on New Zealand research knowledge:

• ensure open access to the results of New Zealand research
• preserve digital research outputs as an essential record of scholarship
• lay a foundation for exploring new scholarly publishing options
• enhance and enrich scholarly communication
• join and contribute to the global IR community

The feasibility study reached agreement among stake-holders on the project’s Strategic Context, Definition, Objectives, and Scope. It explored Issues and Options, including policies, processes, people, technology, and indicative costs. It recommended a Way Forward, including suitable repository architectures and a national repository framework.

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