Management of institutional repositories (IR) in higher education perspective

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to ascertain the management of institutional repository (IR) in Nigerian universities.Design/methodology/approachThe study took the form of a descriptive survey, gathering data from academics and repository mangers from 15 universities that have their IR captured on OpenDOAR.FindingsThe results showed that most academics submit their work for archiving in IR, and the types of materials submitted are mostly journal articles and conference proceedings. Contents are archived, using self-archiving and mediated submission. Some universities do not provide support and motivation towards the research works of their staff.Practical implicationsThe implication of the study lies in the adoption and implementation of the framework presented in this work to ensure the growth and sustainability of IR.Originality/valueThe study is based on the findings presented a framework to guide repository managers to ensure effective management of IR.