For this All-Star it all started with setting the program scope, defining the goal of the institutional repository, and then staying true to that goal. Our All-Star and her library team chose, as their target goal, the oldest, and perhaps most challenging of all of the IR use cases: faculty scholarship. While program focus is a contributing factor to her success with faculty and faculty scholarship, the word that keeps coming up is “bravery”. Come join us on this Hero’s Journey filled with missteps and leaps of faith. You already know how the story ends but you are still going to want to share in the adventure.
Annelise Doll, Michigan Technological University
Digital Commons @ Michigan Tech: The Inside Scoop
Get the inside scoop on the management and development of Digital Commons @ Michigan Tech from its beginnings to the present. From establishing an independently run ETD collection fully utilizing peer review tools, to smoothly operating faculty publications harvesting, and everything in between, learn how this repository has grown a variety of collection types and undergone a shift in oversight and staffing over time.