Category Archives: ePrints
Unit 12: pre-installed VM versus DIY
I think the question here is really: what skills are really needed in a librarian working in digital collections? That is not easy to answer, because libraries vary so much in terms of staff size, budget, and training. I certainly … Continue reading
Unit 11: Repository Software Homepages – an assessment
A repository software package’s homepage ought to be attractive, clear, and inspire the users’ confidence. Some of these homepages do that better than others; but they are also geared toward very different audiences. In general I think each site is … Continue reading
Filed under Content Management, Digital Collections, digital repository, Drupal, dSPace, ePrints, Omeka, SIRLS 675
Unit 8 – Eprints install and branding
I found Eprints to be more difficult to install than either DSpace or Drupal. I had problems creating repositories, and had to try four times before I got my repository irls675 installed and configured correctly. I still don’t know what … Continue reading
Filed under Digital Collections, digital repository, ePrints, SIRLS 675
