1. Online thesis submission RNI Teach Meet 25 Oct 2013

2. Online submission of theses History of E-theses at UCC Online submission through IR

3. Main reasons for e-theses at UCC Visibility Accessibility Impact

4. E-theses at UCC…the struggle 2009-2010 Pilot project with volunteers 2010-2011 Pilot project extended to all units 2011-2012 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

5. 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

6. Opt-in workflow

7. 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

8. Opt-out workflow

9. 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

13. Impact of online submission

14. SummerAutumn Paper52%4% CORA25%96% Opt-out16%31%

15. Issues Education - Poor uptake of information sessions Technical -Staff e-mail UCC -Student e-mail

16. Questions? Thanks for listening!