This is a very basic introductory post on institutional repositories and how they facilitate Open Access (OA). What is an institutional repository? An institutional repository (IR) is basically an online collection of an institution’s research. It may contain theses, articles, conference papers, creative works, grey literature and more. Wikipedia defines an institutional repository as “an online archive for collecting, preserving, and disseminating digital copies of the intellectual output of an institution, particularly a research institution” (Institutional repository, 2014). Why they were set up? Institutional repositories were created in response to exorbitant increases in journal subscription charges often...Read more
It’s Open Access Week during 20-26 October. We’re celebrating with an Open Access Panel Discussion on Thursday 23 October, blog posts, displays in all the libraries (this is Manawatū below), and OA biscuits… ...Read more
The word this week is: marama (ma-rah-ma) or Moon. The marama waxes until it becomes full. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
To the consumer of Open Access (OA) scholarly publishing it’s really a very simple thing. You find a link to a journal article, a thesis or a book chapter and you click on it. The document is there, you can read it online or download it...Read more
The word this week is: Tāwhirimātea (taah-fee-ree-maah-teir-ah) or God of Wind. Tāwhirimātea is here, it’s blowing a gale! Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
As we move into exam study time, please remember to look after yourself, your gear, and those around you: keep an (awake) eye on your gear at all times, or ask your mates to look after it if you need to pop away for a bit go to a group or...Read more
The Library invites you to a panel discussion to mark Open Access Week (20-26 October), in the VLT rooms at all Massey campuses, on Thursday 23 October, 12.10pm-1.15pm. Come along to hear a panel give their perspectives on Open Access, followed...Read more
Students are often told that when they come across a word or concept that they don’t understand they should always look it up but that can be quite a difficult habit to acquire and is a nuisance when you are in the middlle of an interesting...Read more
The word this week is: wahine (wa-he-nair) or Woman/Women. There were more wahine in the class then men. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
Wellington Library Level A will be moving this coming Monday 6 October. Library users will be able to access our Mezzanine and Level B floors from the stairs at the top of the concourse by DIY Kai. However, full library services will be temporarily...Read more
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