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Explore the development of institutional repositories through comparative case study analysis in the US and Canada. Discover how storytelling can address challenges in promoting submissions to the repository. Learn about visualization tools, stories, and references to enhance understanding and communication.
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Storytelling and Institutional Repositories Jennifer Campbell-Meier University of Hawaii November 17, 2009
In the beginning… Comparative case study analysis of IR development at six institutional repositories in the US and Canada. New Horizons Panel
I don’t know what to say… Many participants stated that they did not know how to respond when faculty members ask why they should submit materials to the IR. New Horizons Panel
Springboard Stories • Visualization tool • Contextualizes change • Promotes understanding New Horizons Panel
Examples of Stories Associated with IR Development New Horizons Panel
Examples of Stories Associated with IR Development New Horizons Panel
Examples of Stories Associated with IR Development New Horizons Panel
Examples of Stories Associated with IR Development New Horizons Panel
References • Czarniawska-Joerges, B. (1998). A narrative approach to organization studies. Thousand Oaks ; London: SAGE. • Denning, S. (2001). The springboard : How storytelling ignites action in knowledge-era organizations. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann. • Gargiulo, T. L. (2006). Stories at work : Using stories to improve communication and build relationships. Westport, Conn: Praeger Publishers. New Horizons Panel
Questions? • Jennifer Campbell-Meier • jlcampbe@hawaii.edu • campbell.meier@gmail.com New Horizons Panel