Online thesis submissionRNI Teach Meet 25 Oct 2013

Online submission of theses

History of E-theses at UCCOnline submission through IR

Main reasons for e-theses at UCC

• Visibility• Accessibility• Impact

E-theses at UCC…the struggle

• 2009-2010 Pilot project with volunteers

• 2010-2011 Pilot project extended to all units

• 2011-2012 Pilot project extended…again

• Jun 2012 application for an e-thesis mandate from Academic Council…REJECTED but conceded to an opt-out process

• Jan 2013 Opt-out announced • Apr 2013 Online & Paper

submission • Sep 2013 Online only

submission

Online submission through IR

DSpace workflow to be used for online submission. However, opt-out caused a problem. Solution = customization

•Two workflows•Input form•Submission steps•Workflow overview

Opt-in workflow

Opt-in procedure

• Register with CORA• Complete online

submission form Request an embargo if

required on e-thesis/hard bound

• Upload abstract file• Upload e-thesis file• Submit to primary UCC

supervisor• Agree to deposit licence

Opt-out workflow

Opt-out procedure

• Register with CORA• Complete online

submission form Request an embargo if

required on hard bound Indicate ‘Decision to

withhold’ • Upload abstract file• Indicate ‘Decision to

withhold’• Agree to deposit licence• Submit to Graduate

Studies Office

Impact of online submission

Impact of online submission

Summer Autumn

Paper 52% 4%

CORA 25% 96%

Opt-out 16% 31%

Issues

Education- Poor uptake of information sessionsTechnical-Staff e-mail UCC-Student e-mail

Questions?

Thanks for listening!