RePosit: increasing deposit through repository/CRIS integration Bo Middleton

Project aims Increased deposits

Project aims Increased deposits Share the load

Project aims Increased deposits Share the load Engagement with the community

Project aims Increased deposits Share the load Increased engagement with the community Increased understanding of CRIS/Repository model

QMUL/Keele Exeter/Plymouth Leeds (White Rose unis) Symplectic Elements Repository Tools Repository Symplectic Elements Repository Tools Repository Symplectic Elements Repository Tools Symplectic Elements Repository Tools PURE

Project outputs Survey

Project outputs Survey Materials/docs –slide deck –promotional flyers/posters –advocacy strategies

Project outputs Survey Materials/docs –slide deck –promotional flyers/posters –advocacy strategies Final report –change in behaviour –Sherpa ROMEO feedback –knowledge and relationships built

Lessons learned Advocacy strategies largely the same Carrots (and therefore training materials) largely the same User issues largely the same –Copyright/versions –Time –Not enough carrots/sticks

Lessons learned Integration headache –Bleeding edge –Delays, changes in staffing –Still not holistic – further integration challenges User interface is poor (as for most ‘repositories’) –Too complicated –No feedback loop –Colours confusing, copyright/versions

Lessons learned Benefits In the workflow? – spontaneous deposit Avoids duplication (also populating web pages) Exploits metadata harvesting Library no longer the sole ‘business owner’ (flipside is less control)

Lessons learned Issues Who owns what metadata? Metadata standards variable Benefits of harvesting oversold – false expectations? Community of practice beyond the original anoraks is still limited

And since Bigger sticks (Finch) –More deposits Bigger headache – technical infrastructure landscape and integration requirements have grown –More harvestable sources Bigger and wider interest –More shouting

The blog Relevant post after an RSP event administers.html administers.html The Google group/discussion board The reusable outputs and strategies The final report draft_v2-5_Watermarked.pdf draft_v2-5_Watermarked.pdf