By Kenning Arlitsch
CONTENTdm as IR Software Compound object templates Not findable by Google University of Utah's USpace http://uspace.utah.edu Problems with CDM Solutions Script adds metadata to HTML template OCLC redesigning templates Google SiteMaps U-SKIS Workflow Software Tracks files Records communication Archives publisher policies Almost any digital repository software will do Wish list Redesign the compound object templates Better reporting tools Download notifications for authors (double-edged sword) Bigger problems: Faculty education and participation Tech-nology is not the problem Reasons for CONTENTdm Manages our entire digital library Open Standards Handles all formats Supports dozens of partners Data exportable Very cost effective Minimal systems staff Trapeze Media Solutions Poster conversion service Interactive digital poster Metadata into USpace Kenning Arlitsch Associate Director for IT Services J. Willard Marriott Library University of Utah IR-Specific Software Development for CDM WorldCat Digital Collection Gateway
Describes how the University of Utah used CONTENTdm software to drive its USpace Institutional Repository