Dear ARLIS/NA colleagues,
I'm the Subject Librarian for Art & Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis and I am working with our Graduate School of Art to have our MFA written
theses (usually 20-40 pages) and related files added to our institutional repository,
Open Scholarship. As I prepare to meet with the faculty, I would like to gather the experience of a few selected institutions. I’ve already contacted a few institutions, but would like to now hear from more of
you. If you could answer any of the following questions I would be very appreciative. I’m happy to summarize the responses.
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How, and in what format (print, online) are MFA theses archived at your institution?
If archived online, please answer the following questions:
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Does the school require MFA thesis (written or exhibition files) to be deposited into your library’s institutional (or commercial) repository? If no,
is there much participation?
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What, if any, concerns do the students or faculty have with the thesis or related files being available online (plagiarism, others copying works)?
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How are concerns with online theses addressed (for example, digital watermarking of image files)?
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What type of restrictions or embargo, if any, are usually recommended or selected?
Thanks so much,
Jenny
Jennifer Akins
Subject Librarian for Art & Architecture
Kemper Museum Building, ground floor
Washington University in St. Louis
p: 314-935-4377 |
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