This SPEC Kit examines the ways in which research libraries are involved in the administration of disciplinary repositories. It explores the disciplinary scope of the repository, collection policies, funding models, assessment practices, and staffing, among other information. It presents case studies of 12 disciplinary repositories that are managed entirely or in part by a library and includes examples of web pages for each one that describe the repository content, features, policies, organizational structure, and how to submit resources.

Adamick, Jessica, Rachel Lewellen, and Rebecca Reznik-Zellen. Library Management of Disciplinary Repositories. SPEC Kit 338. Washington, DC: Association of Research Libraries, November 2013.