Document Type

Article

Source ISSN

0099-0086

Publication Date

3-2008

Publisher

Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)

Source Publication

College and Research Libraries News

Source ISSN

0099-0086

Original Item ID

DOI: 10.5860/crln.69.3.7952

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.

Comments

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.

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