On Wednesday 23 November 2005, the National Library of New Zealand [1] hosted a one day symposium on Institutional Research Repositories. Guest speakers from Australia and the United States will share their experiences in establishing Open Access repositories for their research communities. The symposium included a wide-ranging Question and Answer Session.

1.  What is an institutional repository

An institutional repository is a set of services for collecting, storing and making available digital research materials created by an institution and its community. Such repositories are becoming an essential part of our research infrastructure.

2.  The workshop will give practical implementation advice

• explore business and technical matters involved in setting up and running a repository
• address issues an institution may encounter, such as information policy, how to engage researchers, copyright, standards, and long-term sustainability
• present a range of suitable software options, including demonstrations of live repositories
• give delegates an opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with their colleagues and guest speakers
• enable delegates to make informed decisions on how best to meet their institutions’ repository needs

3.  Who should attend

• policy-makers, librarians, and information professionals from all organisations engaged in research activities
• universities and polytechnics, Crown research institutes, government agencies involved in research, and non-aligned researchers

4.  Agenda

08:30	registration
09:00	opening address (National Library)
09:30	ProQuest Digital Commons
10:15	morning coffee
10:30	Monash University
11:15	University of Queensland
12:00	lunch and informal discussion
12:45	University of Tasmania
13:30	break-out: prepare questions for panel
14:00	Australian National University
14:45	afternoon tea
15:00	Rice University, Texas
15:45	panel discussion, questions and answers
16:45	closing wrap-up
17:00	drinks and informal discussion

Delegate information kits include a resource CD.

5.  Location

The Resolution Room
James Cook Grand Chancellor Hotel
147 The Terrace
Wellington

Registrations and refreshments from 08:30 in the Harbour Lounge.

6.  Workshop fee

The cost of the workshop is $100.00 plus GST.

7.  Further information and register

Register at

http://ndf.natlib.govt.nz/

Registrations

Please note that registrations have now closed.

See also

http://wiki.tertiary.govt.nz/~InstitutionalRepositories/Main/IRWorkshop where IR Workshop Speaker Biographies are available.

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