Analysis of Institutional Repository Software for Knowledge Management in Universities

Abstract

Introduction: Institutional Repositories (IR) as an element of great relevance in the processes of organization, dissemination, research and preservation of information. These processes are carried out freely and free of charge following the premises of the Open Access (OA) movement, which allow applying elements of interoperability, access, and long-term preservation of universal access to information.

Objective: The research has a descriptive scope and will be developed through the use of the analytical and comparative method. In the analytical phase, it is intended to carry out an exhaustive collection and review of information, which allows characterizing the use of the software, this information will access to delimit the use of the different DLMS worldwide.

Method: This study, framed in a descriptive investigation, reveals the main characteristics of usability, use of metadata and interoperability of digital library management systems.

Results: Regarding the benefits that can be determined with the implementation of one of the two DLMS evaluated, they are, mainly, to improve the experience and satisfaction of visitors to the IR and to achieve greater communication and feedback with the user, this by making use of communication channels offered by the IR.

Conclusions: Any organization or institution can use the inputs and data obtained from this research as a reference guide to determine which system is best to create and display their digital collections. The choice generally depends on the type/format of the material, the distribution of the material, the software platform and the time frame for the establishment of the digital library.