Abstract:
Digital repositories have become an increasingly recognized means of
digitally archiving and enabling access to digital information. The long-term survival,
value and usability of the information stored within digital repositories depends on
numerous criteria such as the formats selected for storage, the capture of associated
metadata, proactive preservation measures, and the perceived trust in the repository
itself. Repositories are important for universities and colleges in helping to manage
and capture intellectual assets as a part of their information strategy. A digital
repository can hold a wide range of materials for a variety of purposes and users. It
can support research, learning, and administrative processes. However, repository
solutions are most viable and sustainable when they are built on open standards.
