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January 9, 2015

Chrysalis: Moving Forward Collectively

After summarizing critical systemic issues within scholarly communications, this white paper explores the translation and applicability of the established Collective Impact model to foster change towards digital scholarship sustainability. A rationale and process for using the Collective Impact model within scholarly communications is followed by observations from an initial pilot event held with stakeholder representatives. … Continue reading Chrysalis: Moving Forward Collectively

January 9, 2015

Vertically Integrated Research Alliances: A Chrysalis for Digital Research

This white paper summarizes the findings from a one-year planning project that explored the Vertically Integrated Research Alliance (VIRA) model viability within three specific humanities domains. The VIRA model is defined, and the results from stakeholder focus groups are noted.

ETDplus: Supporting the Evolution of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD)
January 26, 2014

Preservation & Curation of ETD Research Data & Complex Digital Objects (ETDplus) Grant Narrative

Colleges and universities and the programs responsible for managing the submission, archiving, and dissemination of electronic theses & dissertations (ETDs) increasingly are concerned about administering and making available the research datasets and complex digital objects (multimedia files, software, etc.) that often accompany these scholarly works. These assets represent a rich source of information that can … Continue reading Preservation & Curation of ETD Research Data & Complex Digital Objects (ETDplus) Grant Narrative

January 29, 2011

Lifecycle Management for Electronic Theses and Dissertations Grant Narrative

The University of North Texas Libraries (lead applicant) together with the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD), the Educopia Institute/MetaArchive Cooperative, and the libraries of Virginia Tech, Rice University, Boston College, Indiana State University, Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Arizona propose to develop and disseminate guidelines, educational materials and an associated … Continue reading Lifecycle Management for Electronic Theses and Dissertations Grant Narrative