University of Minnesota Launches the Digital Conservancy
The University of Minnesota has launched its institutional repository, the Digital Conservancy. It utilizes DSpace.
Here's a description from the University Digital Conservancy FAQ page:
The University Digital Conservancy is a program of the University of Minnesota, administered by the University Libraries. The program provides stewardship, reliable long-term open access, and broad dissemination of the digital scholarly and administrative works of University of Minnesota faculty, departments, centers and offices. Materials in the Conservancy are freely available online to the University community and to the public.
Here are selected web pages about the Digital Conservancy:
- Best Practice and Guidelines for Managing Digital Information
- Copyright Policy
- University Digital Conservancy Preservation Policy
- University Digital Conservancy Services
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