Institutional Repositories – UK Update Norman Wiseman Head of Outreach and Institutional Support N.Wiseman@jisc.ac.uk
Progress to date 25 Projects to: Scope common repositories infrastructure Community needs Cultural and practical issues Specifications, software and tools Define components Guidelines and exemplars Supporting activities: Digital Preservation and asset management Publishers, copyright (Zwolle), Scholarly communications
Early outcomes 25 projects just starting Cladia, Spectra, Sherpa+, Sherpa-DP Several e-prints-based repositories (but RCUK Issue) Mostly research and data, some e-learning (inc e-Bank) Publishers coming on board? Core standards developed, compulsory for projects Joined up with digital preservation programme, DCC Retention policies, engaging archivists
Current status of UK repositories Awaiting info from rachel.
Next steps April 2006 – July 2008 £13 million for: Transition Support Service Search Infrastructure and portals Interim repository Matched funding programme Information strategies Shared services Tools and innovation