Ontario Government documents repository D‐Space pilot project
OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives
ISSN: 1065-075X
Article publication date: 15 February 2008
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to describe a project to increase access and longevity of electronic government documents.
Design/methodology/approach
The Ontario Legislative Library has partnered with the Ontario Council of University Libraries to extend the longevity and accessibility of electronic government documents using DSpace.
Findings
Digital repository software, such as DSpace, can be used to extend access to, and longevity of, special collections.
Research limitations/implications
The case study may be specific to local practices and the institutions involved.
Practical implications
The consortial approach builds on existing practices to build a cost effective and sustainable service.
Originality/value
Many projects in electronic government document preservation and access require large investments. This project leverages existing practices and resources.
Keywords
Citation
Devakos, R. and Toth‐Waddell, A. (2008), "Ontario Government documents repository D‐Space pilot project", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 24 No. 1, pp. 40-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650750810847233
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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