Article
ETDs, Scholarly Communication, and Campus Collaboration
College and Research Libraries News
Document Type
Article
Source ISSN
0099-0086
Publication Date
3-1-2008
Publisher
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)
Original Item ID
DOI: 10.5860/crln.69.3.7952
Disciplines
Abstract
The article discusses opportunities for academic libraries concerning the development of repository programs for Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). Benefits for students and universities are explored, including the expressive qualities of ETDs, increased visibility, operational efficiency, and knowledge-sharing. Issues for administrative discussion are examined, with particular focus given to copyright management. Challenges connected to open access publishing and the role of UMI Dissertation Publishing are also explored. The article provides a list of university ETD Web sites.
Citation Information
William C Welburn and Richard Fyffe. "ETDs, Scholarly Communication, and Campus Collaboration" College and Research Libraries News (2008) ISSN: 0099-0086 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/william_welburn/9/
Published version. College and Research Library News, Vol. 69. No. 3, (March 2008): 152-155. DOI.© 2008 Association of College and Research Libraries. Used with permission.
William Welburn was affiliated with the University of Illinois at the time of publication.