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Online thesis submission. RNI Teach Meet 25 Oct 2013. Online submission of theses. History of E-theses at UCC Online submission through IR. Main reasons for e-theses at UCC. Visibility Accessibility Impact. E-theses at UCC…the struggle. 2009-2010 Pilot project with volunteers
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Online thesis submission RNI Teach Meet 25 Oct 2013
Online submission of theses History of E-theses at UCC Online submission through IR
Main reasons for e-theses at UCC • Visibility • Accessibility • Impact
E-theses at UCC…the struggle • 2009-2010 Pilot project with volunteers • 2010-2011 Pilot project extended to all units • 2011-2012 Pilot project extended…again • Jun 2012 application for an e-thesis mandate from Academic Council…REJECTED but conceded to an opt-out process • Jan 2013 Opt-out announced • Apr 2013 Online & Paper submission • Sep 2013 Online only submission
Online submission through IR • DSpace workflow to be used for online submission. However, opt-out caused a problem. Solution = customization • Two workflows • Input form • Submission steps • Workflow overview
Opt-in procedure • Register with CORA • Complete online submission form • Request an embargo if required on e-thesis/hard bound • Upload abstract file • Upload e-thesis file • Submit to primary UCC supervisor • Agree to deposit licence
Opt-out procedure • Register with CORA • Complete online submission form • Request an embargo if required on hard bound • Indicate ‘Decision to withhold’ • Upload abstract file • Indicate ‘Decision to withhold’ • Agree to deposit licence • Submit to Graduate Studies Office
Issues • Education • - Poor uptake of information sessions • Technical • Staff e-mail UCC • Student e-mail
Questions? Thanks for listening!