Theses e-submission tool at the National Technical University of Athens

摘要

Purpose - This paper's aim it to analyze added value that the theses e-submission system (tool) gavernto the NTUA IR service.rnDesign/methodology/approach - The paper describes the e-submission tool, its procedures andrnevaluates its use.rnFindings - The tool improved the IR service, which can be certified by the continuing evaluationrnprocess. This process produced the following main results: the automated batch importing featurernshould be integrated into the e-submission system; IR service tutorials should be given to thernsecretariats, faculty and students; and in-house service marketing should be conducted.rnResearch limitations/implications - The present study provides a starting-point for furtherrnresearch in DL open source software.rnOriginality/value - The paper shows that the tool helped NTUA users in submitting their e-theses,rnand the IR staff in organizing efficiently the service workflow and the data integration into the DSpacernsystem. The process weaknesses rectifications will enhanse the service and allow its broadness to allrnNTUA departments. This tool implementation may start a debate to the DSpace community in usingrnproxies between DSpace platform and the end user, as an alternative.