Eprints Institutional Repository Software: A Review.

摘要

Setting up an institutional repository (IR) can be a daunting task. There are many softwarenpackages out there, some commercial, some open source, all of which offer different featuresnand functionality. This article will provide some thoughts about one of these softwarenpackages: Eprints. Eprints is open-source, and the software is easy to modify. This presentsnclear advantages for institutions will smaller budgets and that have programmers on staff.nInstallation and initial configuration are straightforward and once the IR is up and running,nusers can easily upload documents by filling out a simple web form. Eprints is an excellentnchoice for any institution looking to get an IR up and running quickly and easily, although it isnless clear that an institution with an existing IR based on another software package shouldnmigrate to Eprints