Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Delphine S. Lewis

Expectation that paper will remain the preferred distribution medium for at least another 5 - 7 years. ETDs received from about 5% of the institutions submitting manuscipts to the UMI Dissertation Publisshing service. Thirty Five institutions submit some or all of their dissertations in digital format through various delivery means.(FTP, downloads, CD-ROM, e-mail) Increased usage of graphics. Over 70% of current digital submissions contain some graphical elements. There is also increased use of multi-media, particularly video. Very large files. Each document is unique. Challenges of access, delivery and long term storage. Researchers must be able to FIND, ACQUIRE and KEEP these resources.

2002