Institutional Repositories: Supporting faculty research, HECA Libraries

Abstract

Institutional repositories highlight and showcase faculty and staff academic and professional research activities. This video gives an overview of how institutional repositories benefit both the individual researchers and their institutions, and highlights the support that can be gained from college librarians. Benefits include increased reach, citation and greater impact of your work. Research published in peer reviewed journals may still be deposited on the IR, the majority of publishers have policies that are in line with Open Access guidelines. Professional research activities such as conference papers and presentations may also be included. Librarians can support your understanding of copyright issues and assist in liaising with publishers for clarity.

This video was produced in partnership with the presentation delivered by the HECA Research Group as part of the first HECA Research Conference that took place in November 2022, and is intended to be used to promote the use of institutional repositories in higher education institutions.

The HECA Research Group is comprised of librarians from Griffith College, Hibernia College, Dublin Business School and CCT College.

Contents: What is an Institutional Repository? Graduate Research Staff Research - What content can be included? Benefits to the Researcher Benefits to the Institution Open Access - OA and raising your research profile Librarian Supports and Guidance - Navigating OA publishing