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Software applications developed by OCLC research provide open systems framework for university repositories

 
OAICat and OAIHarvester, two open-source software programs developed by OCLC Researcher Jeff Young, implement Open Archives Initiatives protocols for data storage and harvesting in support of institutional repositories.

A recent OCLC Newsletter article describes institutional repositories and the role OCLC plays to support them, and provides an overview of implementations at six institutions.

More Information

OCLC Newsletter article on institutional repositories:
http://www5.oclc.org/downloads/design/e-newsletter/n261/university.htm

OCLC Research open-source software offerings:
http://www.oclc.org/research/software/

Open Archives Initiative:
http://www.openarchives.org/

 

For more information:

Thom Hickey
Chief Scientist
OCLC Research
hickey@oclc.org
+1-614-764-6075

Bob Bolander
Communications & Programs Manager
OCLC Research
bolander@oclc.org
+1-614-761-5207

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