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Publication date: 15 February 2008

Rea Devakos and Annemarie Toth‐Waddell

This paper aims to describe a project to increase access and longevity of electronic government documents.

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to describe a project to increase access and longevity of electronic government documents.

Design/methodology/approach

The Ontario Legislative Library has partnered with the Ontario Council of University Libraries to extend the longevity and accessibility of electronic government documents using DSpace.

Findings

Digital repository software, such as DSpace, can be used to extend access to, and longevity of, special collections.

Research limitations/implications

The case study may be specific to local practices and the institutions involved.

Practical implications

The consortial approach builds on existing practices to build a cost effective and sustainable service.

Originality/value

Many projects in electronic government document preservation and access require large investments. This project leverages existing practices and resources.

Details

OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, vol. 24 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1065-075X

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