UC Research Repository University of Canterbury

History and Founding

The UC Research Repository is the institutional open access repository of the University of Canterbury (UC) in Christchurch, New Zealand. First registered in open repository directories on June 7, 2007, the repository was built on DSpace, an open-source, OAI-PMH compliant platform developed jointly by MIT and HP Labs. The repository is integrated with the UC People and Research Database and the University's Research Profile system, and is a member repository of the National Library of New Zealand's NZResearch.org network.

Collections and Holdings

The UC Research Repository collects, stores, and makes available original research from postgraduate students, researchers, and academic staff at the University of Canterbury. Holdings include journal articles, conference and workshop papers, theses, dissertations, datasets, images, video and audio recordings. The bulk of the collection consists of journal articles and theses/dissertations. The university operates a mandatory deposit policy (opt-out system) to maximize open access to its research output.

Access and Usage

All content is freely accessible online. Items may be deposited by accredited members, academic staff, registered students, or their delegated agents. Library staff handle copyright clearance and vetting before items are made publicly visible. Embargo periods may apply in accordance with publisher agreements. The repository supports OAI 2.0 for metadata harvesting. Contact for deposits and queries: ucresearchrepository@canterbury.ac.nz.