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policyarchive

Collaboration between CGS and IUPUI to create a digital library of public policy research. Access research for more effective public policy, preserve works, and engage funders. Users can view, download, and contribute research.

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  1. www.policyarchive.org & Collaborating to Build an Open Access Archive of Public Policy Research Coalition for Networked Information Task Force MeetingDecember 8, 2008 Washington, DC

  2. & Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis David W. Lewis Dean of the IUPUI University Library Brenda L. Burk IUPUI PolicyArchive Manager Center for Governmental Studies Romulo Rivera PolicyArchive Director

  3. Agenda • The Partnership • CGS and IUPUI • Collaboration • Making the Project Work • Project Description • Working Together • Short demo • Content Contributors • Next Steps • Technology, Content and Partnership

  4. Nationally recognized for its strength in information technology. Established infrastructure for the digitization, management and preservation of electronic holdings. 20 years of documenting the field of philanthropy through its world-renowned library and archival collections. IDeA Open Access Archive IUPUI eArchives Philanthropy Resources Online

  5. What IUPUI Brings to the Table Good technical infrastructure Library skills Concern and capability for long-term preservation Insistence on open access

  6. Center for Governmental Studies • Founded in 1983 • Policy Research: Governance • & Civic Engagement • Internet & Media Solutions to • Improve Public Policy

  7. CGS Web Sites HealthVote Video Voter ConnectLA Digital Democracy Next Ten PolicyArchive

  8. What CGS Brings to the Table • Experience developing technology in the policy arena • Access to foundations as both content providers and funders • Need to deliver quality product on a timely schedule • Understanding and expertise in PR

  9. Organizational Differences • Organizational Setting • CGS independent • IUPUI Library embedded in university • Funding • CGS grants and contracts • IUPUI Library base funded • Size • CGS small, nimble • IUPUI Library larger, stable

  10. Why It Works Strong Common Commitment to the Outcome Good Staff Good Formal Division of Labor Distance may enhance Recognition of and Willingness to Trust Each Others Expertise “Learn to be a good passenger.”

  11. Finding Research

  12. Sample Google Search

  13. About PolicyArchive • A state-of-the-art, comprehensive digital library of public policy research. • Users can find foundation, academic, • government and other research – free. • Policy makers can quickly find research • for more effective public policy. • Content contributors can easily • preserve and distribute their works to • research audiences worldwide. • Funders can assess existing research • and determine areas for further study.

  14. Researchers Researchers Can: • View Publication Summaries • Download Publication • View Reviews and Ratings* • Add Publication to Bookshelf* • View Supplementary Materials • Advanced Searches

  15. Content Contributors Content Contributors Can: • View Publication Statistics • Upload Research • Manage Organization’s Profile • Access Data Mining Reports • View Recently Uploaded

  16. Site Usage Registered Users 500 Average Monthly Traffic 5000 Traffic Sources Search Engines 50% Direct Traffic 25% Referrals 25%

  17. Content Providers as Partners In 2008, we collected over 20,000 documents from over 500 content contributors. • The Approach • Challenges • Distribution and Licensing • Special Collections

  18. Existing Content Research in PolicyArchive Research Documents Over 18,000 Content Contributors 505 Broad Topics 24 Subtopics 306 Special Collections 4 Document Goal in 2008 20,000

  19. Project Timeline Project Milestones Design Completed Aug. 2006 Demo Launched Dec. 2006 Beta Site Completed Jun. 2007 Soft Launch Jun. 2008 Special Collections Winter 2008 Phase 2 Early 2009

  20. Next Steps • Content • Deposit Mandates • Harvesting • Special Collections • Software • Web 2.0 • Sustainable Fiscal Model

  21. Revenue Projections Revenues and Expenses

  22. Key Revenue Streams PolicyArchive will generate revenues for services beginning in 2009, with the goal of becoming self-sustaining by 2012. • Data Mining Fee • Direct Upload Fees by Author or Funder • Publicity/Priority Placement Fees • Professional Services • Institutional Contributions Projected Revenues Could Include:

  23. & Questions? David W. Lewis Dean of the IUPUI University Library dlewis@iupui.edu (317) 274-0493 Brenda Burk IUPUI PolicyArchive Manager bburk@iupui.edu (317) 278-2329 Romulo Rivera CGS PolicyArchive Director rrivera@cgs.org (310) 470-6590 x123 www.policyarchive.org www.cgs.org www.ulib.iupui.edu

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