# /research/announcements/2003-09-12b.xml

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        Software applications developed by OCLC research provide open systems framework for university repositories
        OAICat&nbsp;and OAIHarvester, two open-source software programs developed by OCLC Researcher Jeff Young, implement Open Archives Initiatives protocols for data storage and harvesting in support of institutional repositories.
        hickey@oclc.org

        http://www.oclc.org/research/announcements/
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        September 12, 2003

        A recent OCLC Newsletter article describes institutional repositories and the role OCLC plays to support them, and provides an overview of implementations at six institutions.
        <P>OCLC Newsletter article on institutional repositories:<BR><A href="http://www5.oclc.org/downloads/design/e-newsletter/n261/university.htm">http://www5.oclc.org/downloads/design/e-newsletter/n261/university.htm</A></P>
    <P>OCLC Research open-source software offerings:<BR><A href="../software">http://www.oclc.org/research/software/</A></P>
    <P>Open Archives Initiative:<BR><A href="http://www.openarchives.org/">http://www.openarchives.org/</A></P>
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        Thom Hickey
        +1-614-764-6075

        Bob Bolander
        bolander@oclc.org
        +1-614-761-5207

        Chief Scientist
        OCLC Research
        Communications &amp; Programs Manager
        OCLC Research