OPTIMAL SELECTION OF DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: LEVERAGING ON COVENANT UNIVERSITY MODEL

Bolu, Christian and Nkiko, Christopher and Adewumi, A. O. (2015) OPTIMAL SELECTION OF DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: LEVERAGING ON COVENANT UNIVERSITY MODEL. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). ISSN 1522-0222

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Abstract

The use of institutional repository (IR) has gained tremendous acceptance in several Higher Education Institution (HEI) in many countries. However, many HEIs report poor usage and enthusiasm. This paper develops a decision model to assist in characterization and selection of digital repository solutions in academic libraries. Five technologies, namely: Eprints, Dspace, Fedora Repository, Greenstone and SAP Document System explored. Using the model, these were evaluated with respect to installation process, functionality, performance, cost, security, usability, workflow, scalability and interoperability. The model was found to adequately address the critical transparency requirements for due diligence selection process in the establishment of Covenant University Institutional Repository. It is recommended that leveraging on this model would enhance adoption and usage of digital repositories in developing countries.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Digital Repository Content Management Characterization Document Management Emerging Economies
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	23 Aug 2016 15:29
Last Modified:	23 Aug 2016 15:29
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/6951

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