Sheeja, N K(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, August 15, 2012)
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Abstract:
This paper aims to describe recent developments in the services provided by Indian
electronic thesis and dissertation (ETD) repositories. It seeks to explore the prospect of knowledge
formation and diffusion in India and to discuss the potential of open access e-theses repositories for
knowledge management.This study is based on literature review and content analysis of
IndianETDrepository websites. Institutional repositories and electronic thesis and dissertation projects
in India were identified through a literature survey as well as internet searching and browsing.
The study examines the tools, type of contents, coverage and aims of Indian ETD repositories.The paper acknowledges the need for knowledge management for national development.
It highlights the significance of an integrated platform for preserving, searching and retrieving Indian
theses. It describes the features and functions of Indian ETD repositories.The paper provides insights into the characteristics of the national repository of
ETDs of India, which encourage and support open access to publicly-funded research