SPEC Kit 338: Library Management of Disciplinary Repositories (November 2013)

"A PDF of the frontmatter, table of contents, and executive summary of this SPEC Kit is available for download at no charge. You may also buy perpetual online access to the complete contents of this SPEC Kit ... This SPEC Kit examines the ways in which research libraries are involved in the administration of disciplinary repositories. It explores the disciplinary scope of the repository, collection policies, funding models, assessment practices, and staffing, among other information. It presents case studies of 12 disciplinary repositories that are managed entirely or in part by a library and includes examples of web pages for each one that describe the repository content, features, policies, organizational structure, and how to submit resources ..."