Event Title

Southern Miss Institutional Repository Conference

Date Created

4-24-2026

Abstract

The process of policy development and revision often suffers reduced prioritization, particularly when staffing levels limit dedicated expertise and the time necessary for thorough evaluation. International surveys reveal common tendencies for institutional repository policies to lack desired degrees of comprehensiveness, refinement, or consistency, creating operational uncertainty and inhibiting long-term sustainability. This presentation addresses this pervasive gap, not by offering a case study or example documentation, but by introducing a structured, adaptable framework to guide policy development and maintenance, regardless of institutional size, platform, or maturity.

Drawing on a review of case studies and policy literature, a consolidated, openly licensed set of considerations and decision points was developed to guide repository managers in crafting context-sensitive IR policies. This new resource outlines common policy domains, frequent omissions, and the range of potential approaches, accompanied by illustrative examples. Attendees will leave with a practical tool to support comprehensive, sustainable IR policy creation and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the resource.

Document Type

Presentation

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Born digital

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