Online thesis submission RNI Teach Meet 25 Oct 2013
Online submission of theses History of E-theses at UCC Online submission through IR
Main reasons for e-theses at UCC Visibility Accessibility Impact
E-theses at UCC…the struggle Pilot project with volunteers Pilot project extended to all units Pilot project extended…again Jun 2012 application for an e-thesis mandate from Academic Council…REJECTED but conceded to an opt-out process Jan 2013 Opt-out announced Apr 2013 Online & Paper submission Sep 2013 Online only submission
Online submission through IR DSpace workflow to be used for online submission. However, opt-out caused a problem. Solution = customization Two workflows Input form Submission steps Workflow overview
Opt-in workflow
Opt-in procedure Register with CORACORA Complete online submission form Request an embargo if required on e- thesis/hard bound Upload abstract file Upload e-thesis file Submit to primary UCC supervisor Agree to deposit licence
Opt-out workflow
Opt-out procedure Register with CORACORA Complete online submission form Request an embargo if required on hard bound Indicate ‘Decision to withhold’ Upload abstract file Indicate ‘Decision to withhold’ Agree to deposit licence Submit to Graduate Studies Office
Impact of online submission
SummerAutumn Paper52%4% CORA25%96% Opt-out16%31%
Issues Education - Poor uptake of information sessions Technical -Staff UCC -Student
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