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If you've got the time and the inclination, Karen, I think that would be wonderful. Thanks a bunch! -Mike On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 19:32, Karen Coyle <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Thanks, Mike. So, to get specific, should I answer the survey for the > Internet Archive? It's not academic, it's not necessarily scholarly, but > it's about everything else you mention here. > > > kc > > Michael J. Giarlo wrote: > >> I try to avoid defining 'repository'. Institutional repositories and >> subject repositories like arxiv.org are clearly 'repositories', but >> beyond >> that, you're right, it is somewhat ill-defined. One might look to the >> Kahn-Wilensky architecture [1], or the OAIS reference model [2], or even >> Wikipedia [3] for definitions, but it's not clear that even the >> authorities >> agree on what makes a repository. It's a system. It's network-accessible >> and typically has a web interface of some sort. Files and groups of files >> sometimes known as objects tend to be deposited in them, perhaps for some >> combination of management, access, or preservation. Many run Fedora, >> DSpace, and ePrints, and factor heavily in scholarly communication. Some >> are document-centric. Some will accept anything. To some, a learning >> management system may be a repo. To others, a content management system. >> >> My background is in academia so my own definition is somewhat biased, but >> I >> wouldn't say it is necessarily limited in the way you ask. Re: the I2 >> page >> you mention: I2's work is currently separated into a few separate >> "scenarios", one of which is oriented around repositories, and that's >> where >> the survey comes from. The other scenarios are for library workflows and >> electronic resources, so it's safe to assume that repository does not mean >> ILS or OPAC or ERP system. >> >> My hope is that folks have their own working definitions of the term and >> can >> decide for themselves what it means. But great question, Karen! >> >> -Mike >> >> 1. http://www.cnri.reston.va.us/k-w.html >> 2. http://public.ccsds.org/publications/archive/650x0b1.pdf >> 3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_repository >> >> >> >> On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 15:15, Karen Coyle<[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >> >>> How do you define 'repository'? I know that's a hard question, but i'm >>> >>> >> just >> >> >>> not sure who should answer. Is it limited to places where academics store >>> their own works? The I2 page on the NISO site seems to be more inclusive, >>> citing "all library and publishing environments." >>> >>> kc >>> >>> Michael J. Giarlo wrote: >>> >>> >>>> The NISO I2 Working Group is surveying repository managers to >>>> determine the current practices and needs of the repository community >>>> regarding institutional identifiers. We value your time and your >>>> input in the process to create a standard for a new institutional >>>> identifier. >>>> >>>> We hope that you will complete the survey which should take less than >>>> 15 minutes. The survey will remain open through Monday, July 6th. >>>> >>>> Here is a link to the survey: >>>> http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=RGQgZ3090DVrb3kFzr3P3Q_3d_3d >>>> >>>> Please feel free to share this message with other interested parties. >>>> >>>> Thanks for your participation! (And apologies for massive >>>> cross-posting; this is a fragmented community.) >>>> >>>> -Mike >>>> Co-chair, Repositories scenario, NISO I2 Working Group >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> -- >>> ----------------------------------- >>> Karen Coyle / Digital Library Consultant >>> [log in to unmask] http://www.kcoyle.net >>> ph.: 510-540-7596 skype: kcoylenet >>> fx.: 510-848-3913 >>> mo.: 510-435-8234 >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> > > > -- > ----------------------------------- > Karen Coyle / Digital Library Consultant > [log in to unmask] http://www.kcoyle.net > ph.: 510-540-7596 skype: kcoylenet > fx.: 510-848-3913 > mo.: 510-435-8234 > ------------------------------------ >