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The NDLTD and a History of ETDs
Gail McMillan
Director, Digital Library and Archives Virginia Tech
OETDA, March 28, 2008
Gail McMillan
Director, Digital Library and Archives Virginia Tech
OETDA, March 28, 2008
The NDLTD http://www.ndltd.org/The NDLTD http://www.ndltd.org/
Since its inception in 1996, the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations has worked to improve graduate education, increase the availability of student research, empower students and universities, advance digital library technology, and lower the costs of submitting and handling electronic theses and dissertations.
Since its inception in 1996, the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations has worked to improve graduate education, increase the availability of student research, empower students and universities, advance digital library technology, and lower the costs of submitting and handling electronic theses and dissertations.
Early VT ETD GoalsEarly VT ETD Goals Graduate students
Learn about e-publishing and digital libraries, applying that knowledge as they engage in their research and build and submit their ETDs
Education improves through more effective sharing Universities
Learn about digital libraries, as they collect, catalog, archive, and make ETDs accessible
Learn how to unlock the potential of their intellectual property/products
Technology and knowledge sharing speed up as graduate research results become more readily available
Graduate students Learn about e-publishing and digital libraries, applying that
knowledge as they engage in their research and build and submit their ETDs
Education improves through more effective sharing Universities
Learn about digital libraries, as they collect, catalog, archive, and make ETDs accessible
Learn how to unlock the potential of their intellectual property/products
Technology and knowledge sharing speed up as graduate research results become more readily available
In the beginning…In the beginning…
1987 openly discussed ETDs at UMI meeting
1991 VT ETD initiative
1995 VT Graduate School invites Library to participate
1996 Library brings the players together, creates web site, drafts workflow scripts
1997 VT requires ETDs: CGS&P’s DRSCAP
1998 NDLTD: from National to Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
1987 openly discussed ETDs at UMI meeting
1991 VT ETD initiative
1995 VT Graduate School invites Library to participate
1996 Library brings the players together, creates web site, drafts workflow scripts
1997 VT requires ETDs: CGS&P’s DRSCAP
1998 NDLTD: from National to Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
VT ETD FundingVT ETD Funding
Grants SURA: 1994: $30,000; 1996: $91,117 FIPSE, 9/96-8/99: $208,040
Contributions Adobe: donation of software to the first 20 universities
engaged in pilot testing. Support
CNI VTLS
Conference fees support conferences
Grants SURA: 1994: $30,000; 1996: $91,117 FIPSE, 9/96-8/99: $208,040
Contributions Adobe: donation of software to the first 20 universities
engaged in pilot testing. Support
CNI VTLS
Conference fees support conferences
VT ETD: SURA FundingVT ETD: SURA Funding
1993 SURA and SOLINET support Monticello Electronic Library Project. Fox, and Eustis and McMillan attend Atlanta meeting separately.
1994 SURA funds VT workshop to develop plans for ETDs. Attendees select PDF and SGML for representation and archiving.
1996 SURA funds VT implementation, research, development, and dissemination of ETD experience, or develop and disseminate a standard method for making graduate students' final work available online.
1993 SURA and SOLINET support Monticello Electronic Library Project. Fox, and Eustis and McMillan attend Atlanta meeting separately.
1994 SURA funds VT workshop to develop plans for ETDs. Attendees select PDF and SGML for representation and archiving.
1996 SURA funds VT implementation, research, development, and dissemination of ETD experience, or develop and disseminate a standard method for making graduate students' final work available online.
VT ETD: SURA FundingVT ETD: SURA Funding
Grant calls for Fox, Eaton, McMillan to
Develop a system "that people can use" Implement library and user friendly search and
delivery technology, plus programmatic archiving
Document and distribute training materials for this approach for other universities in the Southeast.
Grant calls for Fox, Eaton, McMillan to
Develop a system "that people can use" Implement library and user friendly search and
delivery technology, plus programmatic archiving
Document and distribute training materials for this approach for other universities in the Southeast.
VT ETD Funding: FIPSEVT ETD Funding: FIPSE
Although there are approximately 400,000 master's or doctoral degrees awarded nationally each year, many students are poorly prepared for a career in which electronic publishing and access to networked information systems will
be commonplace. Fox 9/96
Although there are approximately 400,000 master's or doctoral degrees awarded nationally each year, many students are poorly prepared for a career in which electronic publishing and access to networked information systems will
be commonplace. Fox 9/96
Hosted or Visited for ETD SupportHosted or Visited for ETD Support Onsite at: Arizona State University, Georgia Southern,
Brigham Young, Case Western Reserve, College of William and Mary, Cornell, Georgia, Michigan Tech, Pennsylvania State, Worchester Polytechnic, University of Florida, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of South Carolina, Vanderbilt, ACRL, ALA, CNI, CAUSE, OCLC, RBMS, SAA...
Hosted: Clemson, Mississippi State, Naval Post Graduate School, Rhodes University (South Africa), SUNY Buffalo, University of New Brunswick, Virginia Commonwealth, Virginia Military Institute, Wake Forest…
Onsite at: Arizona State University, Georgia Southern, Brigham Young, Case Western Reserve, College of William and Mary, Cornell, Georgia, Michigan Tech, Pennsylvania State, Worchester Polytechnic, University of Florida, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of South Carolina, Vanderbilt, ACRL, ALA, CNI, CAUSE, OCLC, RBMS, SAA...
Hosted: Clemson, Mississippi State, Naval Post Graduate School, Rhodes University (South Africa), SUNY Buffalo, University of New Brunswick, Virginia Commonwealth, Virginia Military Institute, Wake Forest…
From National to Networked DLTD Mission: Improve Graduate EducationFrom National to Networked DLTD Mission: Improve Graduate Education
Produce ETDs, use digital libraries, understand issues in publishing
Increase availability of student research Lower the cost of processing TDs Empower students to convey a richer message Empower universities to unlock information
resources Advance digital library technology
Produce ETDs, use digital libraries, understand issues in publishing
Increase availability of student research Lower the cost of processing TDs Empower students to convey a richer message Empower universities to unlock information
resources Advance digital library technology
NDLTD Membership: 1997-2003NDLTD Membership: 1997-2003
To join send letter of interest from the institution expressing interest in ETDS and NDLTD
No obligations Non-voting 122 US/international universities 16 US/international institutions 3 consortia
To join send letter of interest from the institution expressing interest in ETDS and NDLTD
No obligations Non-voting 122 US/international universities 16 US/international institutions 3 consortia
NDLTD’s Key ConstituenciesNDLTD’s Key Constituencies Faculty-Fox/VT, Moxley/USF, Pavani/PUC-Rio,
etc. Students--Allard/UKy, Edminster/USF Graduate school administrators--Eaton/VT,
Clark/OH Organizations
International: OAS, UNESCO, World Bank, national libraries
US: CNI, ARL; not CGS Librarians: grow information resources, services Companies--Adobe, OCLC, UMI/ProQuest
Faculty-Fox/VT, Moxley/USF, Pavani/PUC-Rio, etc.
Students--Allard/UKy, Edminster/USF Graduate school administrators--Eaton/VT,
Clark/OH Organizations
International: OAS, UNESCO, World Bank, national libraries
US: CNI, ARL; not CGS Librarians: grow information resources, services Companies--Adobe, OCLC, UMI/ProQuest
NDTLD Governance: 1997-2003NDTLD Governance: 1997-2003
Informal, voluntary, advisory Director: Ed Fox, VT professor of computer science Steering Committee
~30 members, met twice a year International organizations National libraries Publishers Technology companies Consortia Higher education institutions
Working groups: ETD MS, Strategic Planning
Informal, voluntary, advisory Director: Ed Fox, VT professor of computer science Steering Committee
~30 members, met twice a year International organizations National libraries Publishers Technology companies Consortia Higher education institutions
Working groups: ETD MS, Strategic Planning
NDLTD Program PrioritiesNDLTD Program Priorities Standards and metadata Promotion, education, outreach
Annual conferences Institutional representatives new to ETD initiative Institutional representatives experienced with ETDs Sponsors
Awards: innovation and leadership Incorporation and non-profit status Develop measures of success
Membership Open access to ETDs
Standards and metadata Promotion, education, outreach
Annual conferences Institutional representatives new to ETD initiative Institutional representatives experienced with ETDs Sponsors
Awards: innovation and leadership Incorporation and non-profit status Develop measures of success
Membership Open access to ETDs
NDLTD: 501(c)(3)NDLTD: 501(c)(3)
In order to better serve its membership, in May 2003 the NDTLD was duly formed as a nonstock corporation for worldwide charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of US the Internal Revenue Code. NDLTD is now headed by a Board of Directors, working with members on various committees to further the aims of the organization.
In order to better serve its membership, in May 2003 the NDTLD was duly formed as a nonstock corporation for worldwide charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of US the Internal Revenue Code. NDLTD is now headed by a Board of Directors, working with members on various committees to further the aims of the organization.
NDLTD Bylaws: Board of DirectorsNDLTD Bylaws: Board of Directors
3-35 persons with demonstrated interest in, concern for, ability to decide and address issues
Any national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, race, creed, color, profession
3 year terms; 1/3 elected each year Meet at annual meetings, at least Quorum is a majority Chair committees
3-35 persons with demonstrated interest in, concern for, ability to decide and address issues
Any national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, race, creed, color, profession
3 year terms; 1/3 elected each year Meet at annual meetings, at least Quorum is a majority Chair committees
NDLTD Bylaws: OfficersNDLTD Bylaws: Officers Executive Director
Operations manager See that policies, orders, resolutions carried out Ex officio member of all committees
Secretary Attend all meetings of BoD Prepare and maintain custody of minutes Keep a true and complete record of the proceedings of all meetings
Treasurer Keep correct and complete records of the financial condition; furnish at
BoD meetings Legal custodian of all monies, notes, securities, valuables Immediately deposit all funds in some reliable bank/depository
Such other officers, agents as necessary
Executive Director Operations manager See that policies, orders, resolutions carried out Ex officio member of all committees
Secretary Attend all meetings of BoD Prepare and maintain custody of minutes Keep a true and complete record of the proceedings of all meetings
Treasurer Keep correct and complete records of the financial condition; furnish at
BoD meetings Legal custodian of all monies, notes, securities, valuables Immediately deposit all funds in some reliable bank/depository
Such other officers, agents as necessary
NDLTD Board of Directors 2008NDLTD Board of Directors 2008Ellen Wagner Vinod Chachra Edward A. Fox Joseph Moxley Jude Edminster Suzie Allard William A. T. Clark Eric F. Van de Velde Gail McMillan John H. Hagen Denise A. D. Bedford Joan K. Lippincott Julia C. Blixrud Thomas B. Hickey
Ellen Wagner Vinod Chachra Edward A. Fox Joseph Moxley Jude Edminster Suzie Allard William A. T. Clark Eric F. Van de Velde Gail McMillan John H. Hagen Denise A. D. Bedford Joan K. Lippincott Julia C. Blixrud Thomas B. Hickey
Tony Cargnelutti Ana Pavani Hussein Suleman José Luis Borbinha Peter Schirmbacher Shalini R. Urs Christine Jewell Eva Müller Samson Soong Sharon Reeves Susan Copeland Xiaolin Zhang Austin McLean
Tony Cargnelutti Ana Pavani Hussein Suleman José Luis Borbinha Peter Schirmbacher Shalini R. Urs Christine Jewell Eva Müller Samson Soong Sharon Reeves Susan Copeland Xiaolin Zhang Austin McLean
NDLTD CommitteesNDLTD Committees Conference Planning Services and Standards Awards (Adobe and NDLTD), 2004 to date
Innovative ETD Innovating Learning through ETDs Leadership
Development (w/international subcommittees) Implementation Public Relations Governance: Executive, Finance, Nominating, Membership ETD Guide: U of So. Florida, UNESCO Union Catalog of ETDS: VTLS, OCLC
Conference Planning Services and Standards Awards (Adobe and NDLTD), 2004 to date
Innovative ETD Innovating Learning through ETDs Leadership
Development (w/international subcommittees) Implementation Public Relations Governance: Executive, Finance, Nominating, Membership ETD Guide: U of So. Florida, UNESCO Union Catalog of ETDS: VTLS, OCLC
The NDLTD Bylaws: MembersThe NDLTD Bylaws: Members
Categories Universities Consortia Supporting organizations Individuals
No voting rights Primary interest of the Board Expected to be actively involved in the
conferences and committee activities
Categories Universities Consortia Supporting organizations Individuals
No voting rights Primary interest of the Board Expected to be actively involved in the
conferences and committee activities
Benefits of NDLTD MembershipBenefits of NDLTD Membership Eligible to be aided by a Mentoring Program Discounts on conference registration fees Discounts on exhibits/displays at the Annual
Conference Support for harvesting into the Union Catalog Eligibility for NDLTD awards May serve on Committees and Board of Directors Access to member address (when shared) NEW: Preservation Network Join ETD-L: Send mail to [email protected].
Eligible to be aided by a Mentoring Program Discounts on conference registration fees Discounts on exhibits/displays at the Annual
Conference Support for harvesting into the Union Catalog Eligibility for NDLTD awards May serve on Committees and Board of Directors Access to member address (when shared) NEW: Preservation Network Join ETD-L: Send mail to [email protected].
NDLTD Membership Fee Structurehttp://www.ndltd.org/join.en.html
NDLTD Membership Fee Structurehttp://www.ndltd.org/join.en.html
$25: Individuals $100-$300: Single degree-granting or
supporting institution Consortium or Multicampus University
System: $200-$2,600: Category II-III (up to 50
members) $600-$7,800: Category I (up to 50 members)
$25: Individuals $100-$300: Single degree-granting or
supporting institution Consortium or Multicampus University
System: $200-$2,600: Category II-III (up to 50
members) $600-$7,800: Category I (up to 50 members)
The NDTLD Bylaws: ConferencesThe NDTLD Bylaws: Conferences
Annual Provide a forum for members and guests
Hear papers Promote discussions Other appropriate activities
Technical demonstrations Exhibits
Annual Provide a forum for members and guests
Hear papers Promote discussions Other appropriate activities
Technical demonstrations Exhibits
NDLTD ConferencesNDLTD Conferences 2009: University of Pittsburgh/West Virginia University 2008: Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland 2007: Uppsala University, Sweden 2006: Bibliothèque de l'Université Laval, Quebec, Canada 2005: University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia 2004: University of Kentucky, Lexington 2003: Humboldt-University, Berlin, Germany 2002: Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 2001: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena 2000: University of South Florida, St. Petersburg 1999: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg 1998: MECCA - ITEC Conference, Tennessee
2009: University of Pittsburgh/West Virginia University 2008: Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland 2007: Uppsala University, Sweden 2006: Bibliothèque de l'Université Laval, Quebec, Canada 2005: University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia 2004: University of Kentucky, Lexington 2003: Humboldt-University, Berlin, Germany 2002: Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 2001: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena 2000: University of South Florida, St. Petersburg 1999: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg 1998: MECCA - ITEC Conference, Tennessee
Availability of VT ETDsAvailability of VT ETDs
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Increasing Availability of VT ETDsIncreasing Availability of VT ETDs
1999 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006
WORLDWIDE 886 47% 1277 54% 2693 58% 3488 63% 4383 68% 5868 73%VT-ONLY 585 31% 592 25% 1157 25% 1304 24% 1443 23% 1707 21%
MIXED 36 2% 61 3% 119 3% 137 2% 146 2% 149 2%NONE 374 20% 444 19% 646 14% 614 11% 429 7% 358 4%
1881 2374 4615 5543 6401 8082
VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08
While preparing your ETD, where did you find answers to your questions? 60% VT ETD web site 18% Friends 12% My committee
Was this web site useful? 4% No 32% Somewhat 59% Useful - very useful
While preparing your ETD, where did you find answers to your questions? 60% VT ETD web site 18% Friends 12% My committee
Was this web site useful? 4% No 32% Somewhat 59% Useful - very useful
VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08
Compared to what you expected, how difficult was it to create a PDF file? 14 % More difficult 57% Less difficult 30% neutral
Compared to what you expected, how difficult was it to create a PDF file? 14 % More difficult 57% Less difficult 30% neutral
VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08
Where were you when you submitted? 35 % Off campus residence 25 % Campus office 13 % Off campus workplace
Where were you when you submitted? 35 % Off campus residence 25 % Campus office 13 % Off campus workplace
VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08
Compared to what you expected, how difficult was it to submit your ETD? 15 % more difficult 64 % less difficult 22 % neutral
Compared to what you expected, how difficult was it to submit your ETD? 15 % more difficult 64 % less difficult 22 % neutral
VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08
Within the next 1-2 years, what do you intend to publish from your ETD? 51% article 18% conference proceedings 4% book 3% chapter 4% nothing 17% don’t know
Within the next 1-2 years, what do you intend to publish from your ETD? 51% article 18% conference proceedings 4% book 3% chapter 4% nothing 17% don’t know
VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08VT ETD Author Survey 2007/08
If you restricted access to your VT ETD, on what did you base this decision? 46% Advice of faculty 25% Personal choice 20% Other 4% Advice of others 3% Patent pending 3% Advice of publisher
If you restricted access to your VT ETD, on what did you base this decision? 46% Advice of faculty 25% Personal choice 20% Other 4% Advice of others 3% Patent pending 3% Advice of publisher
VT ETD User Survey 2007/08VT ETD User Survey 2007/08
If you are with a university, does it accept ETDs? 80% Yes 10% No 10% not from a university
If your university does not accept ETDs, do you think it should? 58% Yes 28% No opinion 14% No
If you are with a university, does it accept ETDs? 80% Yes 10% No 10% not from a university
If your university does not accept ETDs, do you think it should? 58% Yes 28% No opinion 14% No
VT ETD User Survey 2007/08VT ETD User Survey 2007/08
Have you submitted an ETD? 69% No 31% Yes
What is your reason for using this digital library? 85% Research 7% Personal interest 5% Learn about ETDs 2% Job related
Have you submitted an ETD? 69% No 31% Yes
What is your reason for using this digital library? 85% Research 7% Personal interest 5% Learn about ETDs 2% Job related
VT ETD User Survey 2007/08VT ETD User Survey 2007/08
If you searched for an ETD, how fast was the response to your search request? 6% Slow 84% Fairly fast, fast, very fast 9% didn’t search
If you downloaded any ETDs, how easy was it to find what you were looking for? 10% Difficult 90% Fairly easy, easy, very easy
If you searched for an ETD, how fast was the response to your search request? 6% Slow 84% Fairly fast, fast, very fast 9% didn’t search
If you downloaded any ETDs, how easy was it to find what you were looking for? 10% Difficult 90% Fairly easy, easy, very easy
Publishers’ surveys 1999-2002http://lumiere.lib.vt.edu/surveys/
Publishers’ surveys 1999-2002http://lumiere.lib.vt.edu/surveys/
According to the editorial policy, [OA/university-only] constitutes prior publication:
Open access ETDs 9% science publishers 14% social science publishers 15% humanities publishers
University-only accessible ETDs 1% science publishers 4% social science publishers 6% humanities publishers
According to the editorial policy, [OA/university-only] constitutes prior publication:
Open access ETDs 9% science publishers 14% social science publishers 15% humanities publishers
University-only accessible ETDs 1% science publishers 4% social science publishers 6% humanities publishers
NDLTD and Preservation of ETDsNDLTD and Preservation of ETDs
Primary concern for early initiatives Paper seen as more enduring Commercial alternatives: OCLC, ProQuest MetaArchive survey 2008
75% no formal preservation plan 92% interested in NDLTD preservation strategy Workshop at 2008 conference, Aberdeen
Primary concern for early initiatives Paper seen as more enduring Commercial alternatives: OCLC, ProQuest MetaArchive survey 2008
75% no formal preservation plan 92% interested in NDLTD preservation strategy Workshop at 2008 conference, Aberdeen
Digital preservation?Digital preservation?
The systematic management of digital works over an indefinite period of time.
Unlike traditional preservation, digital works demand ongoing attention--constant input of effort, time, and money. Technological and organizational change is the stumbling block for preserving digital information beyond a few years.
Digital preservation is processes and activities that ensure the continued access to works existing in digital formats.
The systematic management of digital works over an indefinite period of time.
Unlike traditional preservation, digital works demand ongoing attention--constant input of effort, time, and money. Technological and organizational change is the stumbling block for preserving digital information beyond a few years.
Digital preservation is processes and activities that ensure the continued access to works existing in digital formats.
Backup/IRs vs. Digital PreservationBackup/IRs vs. Digital Preservation
Backups are tactical measures--typically stored in a single location (often nearby or collocated with the servers backed up) and performed only periodically. Backups address short-term data loss via minimal investment of money and staff time resources. Backups are not a comprehensive solution to the problem of preserving information over time.
Digital preservation is strategic--a geographically dispersed set of secure caches of critical information. A true digital preservation program requires multi-institutional collaboration and at least some ongoing investment to realistically address the issues involved in preserving information over time.
Backups are tactical measures--typically stored in a single location (often nearby or collocated with the servers backed up) and performed only periodically. Backups address short-term data loss via minimal investment of money and staff time resources. Backups are not a comprehensive solution to the problem of preserving information over time.
Digital preservation is strategic--a geographically dispersed set of secure caches of critical information. A true digital preservation program requires multi-institutional collaboration and at least some ongoing investment to realistically address the issues involved in preserving information over time.
MetaArchive MetaArchive
A distributed digital preservation cooperative for digital archives
Established under the auspices of and with funding from the National Digital Information and Infrastructure Preservation Program (NDIIPP) of the Library of Congress
Sustained by cooperative fee memberships and LC contracts
Provides training and models for other groups to establish similar distributed digital preservation networks
Fosters broader awareness of digital preservation issues
A distributed digital preservation cooperative for digital archives
Established under the auspices of and with funding from the National Digital Information and Infrastructure Preservation Program (NDIIPP) of the Library of Congress
Sustained by cooperative fee memberships and LC contracts
Provides training and models for other groups to establish similar distributed digital preservation networks
Fosters broader awareness of digital preservation issues
Distributed Digital Preservation NetworkDistributed Digital Preservation Network
Effective preservation succeeds by replicating copies of content in secure, distributed locations over time.
Security reduces the likelihood that any single cache will be compromised.
Distribution reduces the likelihood that the loss of any single cache will lead to a loss of the preserved content.
A single organization is unlikely to have the capability to operate several geographically dispersed and securely maintained servers
Inter-institutional agreements will ensure commitment to act in concert over time.
Effective preservation succeeds by replicating copies of content in secure, distributed locations over time.
Security reduces the likelihood that any single cache will be compromised.
Distribution reduces the likelihood that the loss of any single cache will lead to a loss of the preserved content.
A single organization is unlikely to have the capability to operate several geographically dispersed and securely maintained servers
Inter-institutional agreements will ensure commitment to act in concert over time.
MetaArchive: Distributed Digital Preservation Networks Across the World, a Region, a State:MetaArchive: Distributed Digital Preservation Networks Across the World, a Region, a State:
Programmatically collects content from a host Preserves content among partners’ servers
Low cost to administer and run Standard hardware, free software Audits content and repairs as needed from host or partners
Disseminates content to only the appropriate users Host library’s clientele see the content from host’s site Unless it isn’t available from there Provide copies to partners only to audit and repair
Dark archive only
Programmatically collects content from a host Preserves content among partners’ servers
Low cost to administer and run Standard hardware, free software Audits content and repairs as needed from host or partners
Disseminates content to only the appropriate users Host library’s clientele see the content from host’s site Unless it isn’t available from there Provide copies to partners only to audit and repair
Dark archive only
Key Features of the MetaArchiveKey Features of the MetaArchive
Distributed preservation strategy Flexible organizational model Formal content selection process Capability for migrating archives Dark archiving strategy Low cost to deployment Self-sustaining incentives Simple exchange mechanisms
Distributed preservation strategy Flexible organizational model Formal content selection process Capability for migrating archives Dark archiving strategy Low cost to deployment Self-sustaining incentives Simple exchange mechanisms
Successful Disaster Recovery TestSuccessful Disaster Recovery Test Focused on: Hardware, Content, Network
Simulated and experienced crashing primary node Intentionally damaged content (truncate files) Disabled access to plug-ins Ran routine tests for “bad disk,” cache manager, conspectus
database, yum repository, kickstart script, xml configuration file, etc.
Reconstructed primary node, resurrected network, reconstructed content
Documentation
Focused on: Hardware, Content, Network
Simulated and experienced crashing primary node Intentionally damaged content (truncate files) Disabled access to plug-ins Ran routine tests for “bad disk,” cache manager, conspectus
database, yum repository, kickstart script, xml configuration file, etc.
Reconstructed primary node, resurrected network, reconstructed content
Documentation
ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation Survey
Help gauge the digital library community’s interest in establishing an ETD-specific preservation network.
14 multiple choice and short answer questions
95 responses Jan.-Feb. 2008
Help gauge the digital library community’s interest in establishing an ETD-specific preservation network.
14 multiple choice and short answer questions
95 responses Jan.-Feb. 2008
ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation Survey
How did you learn about this survey?
17% ARL: Association of Research Libraries
15% ASERL: Association of Southeastern Research Libraries
16% CGS: Council of Graduate Schools
13% DLF: Digital Library Federation
39% NDLTD: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
How did you learn about this survey?
17% ARL: Association of Research Libraries
15% ASERL: Association of Southeastern Research Libraries
16% CGS: Council of Graduate Schools
13% DLF: Digital Library Federation
39% NDLTD: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation Survey
Does your institution accept ETDs? 20% NO 80% YES
If so, does your institution accept only electronic versions?
61% NO 39% YES
Does your institution accept ETDs? 20% NO 80% YES
If so, does your institution accept only electronic versions?
61% NO 39% YES
ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation SurveyEstimate the number of
ETDs added to your collection annually. 5-10 6% 20-50 15% 100-199 28% 200-299 8% 300-399 13% 500-599 7% 600-699 4% 700-799 6% 800-900 6% 1,000 7%
Estimate the number of ETDs added to your collection annually. 5-10 6% 20-50 15% 100-199 28% 200-299 8% 300-399 13% 500-599 7% 600-699 4% 700-799 6% 800-900 6% 1,000 7%
Estimate the number of ETDs in your collection. >100 27% 100-199 10% 200-499 14% 500-999 17% 1000-1999 13% 2000-4999 11% 10,000-20,180 7%
Estimate the number of ETDs in your collection. >100 27% 100-199 10% 200-499 14% 500-999 17% 1000-1999 13% 2000-4999 11% 10,000-20,180 7%
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ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation Survey
Does your institution have a formalized preservation plan for its ETDs?
73.68% NO (70/95 responses)
26.32% YES (25/95 responses)
97.94% of the people who took this survey (95/97) answered this question.
Does your institution have a formalized preservation plan for its ETDs?
73.68% NO (70/95 responses)
26.32% YES (25/95 responses)
97.94% of the people who took this survey (95/97) answered this question.
ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation Survey
Do you have experience with or knowledge of LOCKSS-based preservation networks?
30.11% NO (28/93 responses)
69.89% YES (65/93 responses)
95.88% of the people who took this survey (93/97) answered this question.
Do you have experience with or knowledge of LOCKSS-based preservation networks?
30.11% NO (28/93 responses)
69.89% YES (65/93 responses)
95.88% of the people who took this survey (93/97) answered this question.
ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation Survey
Would your institution be interested in participating in an ETD-specific LOCKSS-based collaborative distributed digital archive sponsored by the NDLTD?
49.47% MAYBE (47/95 responses)42.11% YES (40/95 responses)8.42% NO (8/95 responses)
97.94% of the people who took this survey (95/97) answered this question.
Would your institution be interested in participating in an ETD-specific LOCKSS-based collaborative distributed digital archive sponsored by the NDLTD?
49.47% MAYBE (47/95 responses)42.11% YES (40/95 responses)8.42% NO (8/95 responses)
97.94% of the people who took this survey (95/97) answered this question.
ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation Survey
If yes, would there be a preference for 17.95% Dark archiving (14/78
responses)
41.03% Public archive (32/78 responses)
41.03% Dim archiving (32/78 responses)
80.41% of the people who took this survey (78/97) answered this question.
If yes, would there be a preference for 17.95% Dark archiving (14/78
responses)
41.03% Public archive (32/78 responses)
41.03% Dim archiving (32/78 responses)
80.41% of the people who took this survey (78/97) answered this question.
ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation Survey
What would be the level of participation for your institution in participating in the NDLTD distributed digital preservation archive?
45.95% Contributing
29.73% Preservation
24.32% Sustaining
What would be the level of participation for your institution in participating in the NDLTD distributed digital preservation archive?
45.95% Contributing
29.73% Preservation
24.32% Sustaining
ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation Survey
What platform or repository structure are you using to collect, disseminate, and store your ETDs?
10% ETDdb
1% Eprints
2% Fedora
19% DSpace
22% In-house solution
46% Other platform or repository (1-3: CONTENTdm, Digital Commons, DigiTool, OhioLink, ProQuest, …)
What platform or repository structure are you using to collect, disseminate, and store your ETDs?
10% ETDdb
1% Eprints
2% Fedora
19% DSpace
22% In-house solution
46% Other platform or repository (1-3: CONTENTdm, Digital Commons, DigiTool, OhioLink, ProQuest, …)
ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation Survey
What information would your institution need to participate in an ETD DDPN?
Costs: 38 Staffing: 16 Technical issues: 12 Expectations, responsibilities: 12 Hardware: 9 Long term goals, sustainability: 6 Access: 6 Procedures: 4 Agreement, legal terms: 4
What information would your institution need to participate in an ETD DDPN?
Costs: 38 Staffing: 16 Technical issues: 12 Expectations, responsibilities: 12 Hardware: 9 Long term goals, sustainability: 6 Access: 6 Procedures: 4 Agreement, legal terms: 4
ETD Preservation SurveyETD Preservation Survey
Comments/concerns, particularly the distributed model that the MetaArchive Cooperative is considering for ETDs
A welcome opportunity: 8 Still not enough: 5 Migration? 3 Confidential ETDs? 2 Not a priority: 2 Using CDs: 2
Comments/concerns, particularly the distributed model that the MetaArchive Cooperative is considering for ETDs
A welcome opportunity: 8 Still not enough: 5 Migration? 3 Confidential ETDs? 2 Not a priority: 2 Using CDs: 2
NDLTD Distributed Preservation Workshop
June 4, 2008
11th International ETD Conference
Aberdeen, Scotland: Robert Gordon University
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/DDPNWorkshop200806.pdf
June 4, 2008
11th International ETD Conference
Aberdeen, Scotland: Robert Gordon University
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/DDPNWorkshop200806.pdf