1. Manchester eScholar - maximising access to the University's research
MaDAM and eScholar – supporting the researcher in managing research outputs
Manchester eScholar - maximising
access to the University's research
Scott Taylor, John Rylands University Library
Research Support Conference, Tuesday 21st June, 2011

2. What is Manchester eScholar?

3. Manchester eScholar is…
…the University of Manchester’s Institutional Repository supported by the John Rylands University Library.
…a place for researchers to deposit a record of their research publications.

4. Why does the University need Manchester eScholar…?

5. …because much of the University’s research is hidden behind a paywall
…because much of the University’s research is hidden behind a paywall. Off-campus readers only have access if their institution pays the subscription.

6. So how does Manchester eScholar maximise access to the University’s research?

7. Manchester eScholar allows researchers to smash the paywall

8. Once a publication is deposited to Manchester eScholar
it is given a unique abstract page

9. Open-access full-text
Once a publication is deposited to Manchester eScholar
it is given a unique abstract page
Open-access full-text

16. Live Demo

17. It seems complicated!

18. Manchester eScholar Support Team

19. Any questions? http://www.manchester.ac.uk/escholar