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Surratt, Brian; Hill, Dustin (Elsevier, September 30, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: This article describes a semiautomated workflow for cataloging electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). A perl script is used to query the metadata in an institutional ETD database and create a machine-readable cataloging (MARC) record for each ETD. The MARC records are imported into the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) WorldCat database using the Connexion service, proofread, updated, and exported to the local catalog. Topics discussed are the cataloging decisions that were made prior to the creation of the script, the benefits, and limitations of this workflow, future applications of the workflow, and future opportunities for research. URI: http://handle.tamu.edu/1969.1/588 Files in this item: 1
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Surratt, Brian E. (September 27, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: The advent of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) has improved access to graduate level research, but with these new opportunities come new challenges. Institutions that host ETD collections must develop release policies that meet the requirements of intellectual property law and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders. These include graduate students, faculty, universities, and commercial publishers. Despite functioning in similar legal and cultural environments, analysis reveals that institutions have implemented a diversity of release policies. This lack of consistency suggests a lack of information and lack of standards in the ETD community. An improved understanding of the issues and options can encourage a new culture of cooperation and help inform institutions that are planning or have implemented ETD programs. This paper provides a preliminary analysis of policies that are currently in place at American institutions that are members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). The study was conducted by analyzing release policies that are posted on publicly accessible web sites. Description: Consists of a paper presented at the ETD2005 Conference at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia on Sept. 30, 2005, plus a powerpoint presentation, an Access database, and an XL spreadsheet. URI: http://handle.tamu.edu/1969.1/2483 Files in this item: 4
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