Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Journal Title

Serials Librarian

Volume Number

76

Issue Number

1-4

First Page

201

Last Page

207

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/0361526X.2019.1550337

Version

Post-print: the version of the article having undergone peer review but prior to being published

Publication Date

12-24-2018

Disciplines

Library and Information Science

Description, Abstract, or Artist's Statement

While institutional repositories (IRs) often include a built-in search tool and/or are indexed by Web search engines, some patrons go directly to the online library catalog with their information need. Rather than hope that users will stumble upon the IR from the library website or assume that they will start their research with a Google search, librarians can enhance IR discoverability and usage by integrating its content into the library catalog. With strong teamwork, good communication, and a shared vision, this endeavor transforms the IR and library catalog from separate, siloed platforms into a more cohesive collections package. At the University of San Diego, librarians and administrators across three departments came together to share information and work in concert to explore the benefits of auto-harvesting IR content into the library catalog. Driven by a vision of enhancing discoverability and access, as well as promoting the IR and enriching the catalog, the team members worked cooperatively to identify specific IR collections appropriate for harvest, investigate technical logistics, consult outside vendors (including Innovative Interfaces, Inc./III and bepress), and experiment with implementation.

Notes

This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Serials Librarian on 24 Dec. 2018, available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/0361526X.2019.1550337

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