UNESCO’s Guidelines to compare Institutional Repository Software

The Guidelines to compare Institutional Repository Software is being published as part of the UNESCO’s Open Access Strategy. It compares the features of the major platforms and is intended to help libraries focus on which features will help facilitate the success of their repository. The current publication compares the five most widely adopted IR platforms: Digital Commons, Dspace, Eprints, Fedora, and Islandora. Jean-Gabriel Bankier and Kenneth Gleason of the bpress contributed to the development of the text. Devika Madalli also contributed to the drafting of the text.

For full text and details please visit the URL: 

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/resources/news-and-in-focus-articles/all-news/news/unesco_publishes_guidelines_to_compare_institutional_repository_software

Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR,   

National Workshop on Design and Development of Digital Libraries using DSPACE”

The  Galgotias Business School, Greater Noida in association with Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare and Library Development (RSSWLD) is going to organize a “National Workshop on Design and Development of Digital Libraries using DSPACE” during May 25-27,2012.


The venue will be Galgotias Business School , 1, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida – 201 306 . Professionals are requested to participate in the workshop and make it grand success. 


For Workshop Brochure and registration form, Contact the Organising Secretary, 
Mr. Shamsu Zama Khan
Galgotias Business School 
Ph: 0120 – 4513860/1, 
Mobile: 9910641070, 
Email: shamsajju@gmail.com