Introduction
Taylor's University is a private university in Malaysia that is ranked among the top 284 universities in the world and the top 50 universities in Asia. It has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students. Taylor's University was facing a number of challenges with its institutional repository, which was powered by VITAL.
Taylor's University Repository
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Taylor's University's vital repository struggled due to inflexibility and a lack of community support, limiting the institution's ability to showcase its academic research effectively. The migration of data from the outdated vital repository to the advanced DSpace 7 platform was a complex undertaking, requiring careful management.
Solutions & Benefits
SternHost stepped in, offering a comprehensive solution to Taylor's University's repository challenges. The services provided included:
DSpace CRIS 7 Installation & Customization
Installation of DSpace CRIS 7 on Rocky Linux with a robust three-tier architecture (Web, Database, and NFS) and Customization of Angular User Interface.
Data Migration
Effortlessly migrate thousands of data from the previous system (Vital) to DSpace CRIS 7 digital repository.
Integration with EBCOHOST
Seamless integration with EBSCOHOST and configurable entities to enhance research accessibility
Application Development & AD/LDAP Integration
Taylor's University needed a way to manage user accounts for two separate LDAP servers, one for staff and one for students. SternHost developed an additional custom LDAP plugin to address this issue and integrated LDAP/AD for improved user management.
Customized item submission forms
Development of custom item submission forms for every collection to meet the requirements of the collections.
Training and Support
Provision of training on DSpace CRIS 7, empowering staff and researchers to use the platform effectively.
Deploying DSpace Digital repository software has given Taylor's University a number of benefits, including making their academic research more accessible and visible, enabling them to share their contributions with a wider audience. It has also improved the university's global reach, expanding its academic influence and fostering connections with a wider community of scholars.
Project Information
Client:
Taylors University, Malaysia
Location:
Selangor, Malaysia
Date:
July 14, 2022
Website:
https://irepo.taylors.edu.my/
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