Repository Reboot The Center for Digital Scholarship Stephen F. Austin State University

Original Repository Acquired Digital Commons hosted software in April 2012; managed by the University Archivist/Records Manager in East Texas Research Center One librarian responsible for management and marketing of IR Branded Conducted presentations to faculty Seed content entered into Digital Commons

Lack of commitment and focus regarding development of the repository The were strict constraints on content that limited participation Faculty interest and participation rates were low; approximately 250 documents were submitted to the IR in (1 ½ years) Problems Identified

The Library recognized the need to move forward with further enhancement and development of the repository. In Fall 2013, the Library created the Center for Digital Scholarship (CDS) to focus on digital research, scholarship, and management of digital platforms. With staff drawn from other Library departments, the CDS implemented changes for a repository reboot. Four staff members work on various facets of the repository along with other job responsibilities. The Reboot

Define mission and purpose of CDS in relation to ScholarWorks with stronger administrative support and guidance Create job descriptions and workflows for each staff member that reflect a renewed commitment Share responsibility among staff members; hold frequent meetings with staff and guests; include written agendas; encourage discussion and humor! Rebrand and redesign the repository: ScholarWorks Encourage more diverse content within the IR Develop talking points and brief promotional demonstration Reboot Strategies

ScholarWorks Home Page Page on Library Website

Strategically target audiences for ScholarWorks demos; know the audience and tailor presentation to it Systematically follow up on feedback received Create and use promotional materials and social networking sites Publicize activities that highlight interest and participation in the IR Strategies: Promotion

Facebook Page SFA Today Entry

Loosen restrictions for repository content Solicit submissions to the IR; make and keep in contact with faculty Include liaison librarians to help identify and solicit submissions Strategies: Increase and Diversify Submissions

Faculty Gallery showing geo-tagging features

Student Portfolio featuring streaming video

Forestry Departmental Page features one of our highest participation rates

Folklorico Project Page is a Research Project that highlights faculty Fulbright grants

Research Center documents work of a national pioneer in pharmaceutical crop research

Presentations and posters at conferences to highlight IR Host Authors and Publishing Issues Forum Offer tutorials and workshops Strategies: Education and Outreach

Special event featuring a panel discussion led by SFA faculty Bright Ideas Conference highlighting SFA faculty research, scholarship and artistry

Add event and conference projects to IR Increase number of scholarly, peer-reviewed journals hosted in IR Host Spring scholarly communication issues forum Offer additional tutorials and workshops Upcoming Projects

Approximately 1220 new items added to IR from January to December 2014 Increase the call for presentations and campus involvement in the IR Increase in number of faculty contacts Increase in diversity of IR structures/communities: events, journals, galleries, research centers, ebooks Increase in faculty involvement from 1-2% in December 2013 to over 10% in December 2014, without a university mandate Generate campus support for an ETD pilot project within the IR Results

Thanks for your interest in our program! Presenters: Ann Ellis and Ashley Thompson Center for Digital Scholarship Stephen F. Austin State University