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There may be some useful information on the EThOS toolkit which can be accessed here: http://ethostoolkit.cranfield.ac.uk/tiki-index.php -----Original Message----- From: UK discussion list for electronic theses and dissertations [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jo-Ann Nash Sent: 15 March 2011 16:22 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Complete Electronic Submission for PhD We implemented e-thesis submission in early 2008 and it became mandatory in October 2008. We got academic buy in to get support for mandatory submission by pointing out that it: - Raised the research profile and therefore funding. - Was in the best interest of the student and university. - That significant amounts of research material was being lost since many students had left the university before submitting their thesis. - Submission was actually easier and cheaper in e-format since there was no need to provide multiple, expensive, printed copies, e.g. an international student might not have time to organise printed copies before their visa ran out but could still submit an e-version via email. However, the number of submissions remained at a trickle until Registry integrated thesis submission into the award and conferment process. - Degree certificate will not be issued nor will attendance at graduation ceremonies be allowed unless they receive confirmation from the Library that the thesis has been submitted. - We have trebled submissions within the last year and now have a significantly higher percentage of total graduates submitting their theses. We also have to reassure academics and students that it doesn't prevent publishing the material and our Registrar is usually quite happy to have us keep a thesis confidential for a certain period of time in those circumstances. The thesis must still be submitted to the library we just don't allow it into the public domain for the period of confidentiality. Regards, Jo Jo-Ann Nash Customer Services Library Brunel University Kingston Lane Uxbridge UB8 3PH 01895 266176 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: UK discussion list for electronic theses and dissertations [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Joanne Marsh Sent: 15 March 2011 15:08 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Complete Electronic Submission for PhD Dear All, A question has recently been raised within my institution about moving to complete electronic submission for all theses. I wondered if any other institution has already done this and what the issues surrounding this were and how they were dealt with. Many thanks for any help with this query, Joanne Marsh Repository Officer Coventry University Tel: 024 7688 7530 [log in to unmask] ************************************************************************** Experience the British Library online at http://www.bl.uk/ The British Library’s new interactive Annual Report and Accounts 2009/10 : http://www.bl.uk/knowledge Help the British Library conserve the world's knowledge. Adopt a Book. http://www.bl.uk/adoptabook The Library's St Pancras site is WiFi - enabled ************************************************************************* The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and notify the mailto:[log in to unmask] : The contents of this e-mail must not be disclosed or copied without the sender's consent. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the British Library. The British Library does not take any responsibility for the views of the author. ************************************************************************* Think before you print