A Study of Institutional Repository on Women's Studies in Indian and Canada
Main Author: | Sawant, S. S. |
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Format: | Journal NonPeerReviewed Book |
Bahasa: | eng |
Terbitan: |
Emerald
, 2012
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Online Access: |
http://eprints.rclis.org/20925/1/CCS%20paper.doc http://eprints.rclis.org/20925/ |
Daftar Isi:
- Purpose: The objective of the present study was to examine institutional repositories developed in India and Canada containing documents on women’s studies. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology was consisted of identification of institutional repositories containing documents on women’s studies, development of tool for evaluation, that was followed by actual evaluation/content analysis of identified repositories. Findings: It was found that there were 22 institutional repositories in Canada, 3 in India containing documents on women’s studies. The maximum number of documents on women’s studies were available in IR of University of British Columbia i.e. 9778. About 56% (14) of the repositories contained community on the women’s studies. Research limitations/implications (if applicable): Those institutional repositories containing documents on women’s studies developed in India and Canada were considered for the study. Originality/value: This is one of the first studies focused on issues on women’s studies and repositories.