Digitizing Pre-1978 Dissertations at Binghamton University Libraries

Authors

Erin Rushton, Binghamton University--SUNYFollow
Caitlin Holton, Binghamton University--SUNYFollow
Jamey McDermott, Binghamton University--SUNYFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

Erin Rushton: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5303-4958

Caitlin Holton: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2596-4303

Jamey McDermott: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0956-4445

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2025

Keywords

digitization, dissertations, alumni engagement, academic libraries

Abstract

In 2023, Binghamton University Libraries initiated a project to digitize its pre-1978 dissertations and make them available in its institutional repository. This Communication on Practice provides an overview of the key decisions made before embarking on the project, the workflow, and the challenges encountered. We drew upon the experiences and lessons learned from other institutions to guide our process, and hope this paper will serve as a resource for those considering similar projects at their institutions.

Comments

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5860/lrts.69n2.8441

Publisher Attribution

Published in Library Resources & Technical Services Vol 69, No 2 (2025)

Recommended Citation

Rushton, Erin; Holton, Caitlin; and McDermott, Jamey, "Digitizing Pre-1978 Dissertations at Binghamton University Libraries" (2025). Library Scholarship. 100.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/librarian_fac/100

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