Comments for Texas ETD Association

Comment on Putting Dissertation Online Isn’t an Obstacle to Print Publication, Surveys Find by TxETDA

TxETDA — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:40:56 +0000

There are a number of institutions who make exceptions to their embargo policies for creative writing students – Virginia Tech is one example. I would encourage you to look at similar institutions and gather information that you can use to petition your university for an exception/waiver or a change in policy.

Comment on Putting Dissertation Online Isn’t an Obstacle to Print Publication, Surveys Find by Wood

Wood — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:54:43 +0000

I think it wholly depends on the type of dissertation. My problem with this whole deal is that my university (a large, state-funded, R1 institution) requires that I submit my dissertation to one of these archives that is publicly searchable via the net. So, 1) I have no choice in the matter. 2) There is an embargo process, but very limited (not long enough to actually work through the publication process); and 3) I am a creative writer. What publishing company is going to buy a creative work (novel, short story publication, etc.) that can be Googled for free? None.

Thus, by uploading my creative dissertation, I am not only hurting my chances to actually publish the work, but also crippling my job market prospects if I cannot figure out a way to get it published within the short amount of time that the embargo is in place.

Suggestions?

Comment on ProQuest announces new fee structure for publishing partners by TxETDA

TxETDA — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:47:12 +0000

Also, see the post from Scholarly Communication at Texas A&M: http://blogs.tdl.org/tamu-scholarly-communication/2010/08/31/seismic-shift-in-dissertation-publishing-proquest-drops-fees-for-publishing-to-their-system/

Comment on ETD Resources from University of Alabama by TxETDA

TxETDA — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:02:03 +0000

I’m always so amazed at the resources I find on the web to help us all improve how we approach our ETD programs, whether we are seasoned veterans or just getting started. I’m so glad this was helpful. Laura

Comment on ETD Resources from University of Alabama by Margaret Watson

Margaret Watson — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:45:03 +0000

This is extremely helpful for those of us who are moving at glacial speed to include more programs/ departments to our list of Vireo users, Laura. Thanks so much for sending this out to us.

Margaret

Comment on Open Access Week 2010 Planning by Ryan Steans

Ryan Steans — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:08:06 +0000

The Texas Digital Library will soon be reaching out to members to partner in Open Access week activities. If you would like to participate, email us at: info@tdl.org

Comment on Vireo Users Group Website Launched by Margaret Watson

Margaret Watson — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 22:03:24 +0000

I’m delighted that we have a Vireo User’s Group, and a website. I’m anxious to see what happens next. Laura is doing a spectacular job as our fearless leader.

Comment on Texas Conference on Digital Libraries a Success by Ryan Steans

Ryan Steans — Thu, 20 May 2010 03:31:28 +0000

Appreciate the kind words about TDL.

As is becoming standard practice in the digital age, some presenters worked on their slide sets right up until the last minute. We’ll be posting those slides during the day on 05/20/2010, and I’ll be talking to Laura about where to place the slides from the Vireo Users Group from TDL on the same day.

We felt this year went well, and we hope to get the feedback of attendees so we may continue to find ways to improve your experience.

Thanks to Laura for guiding us through the TxETDA meeting and making the VUG meeting such a success.

Comment on ETD Amateur Video by txetda

txetda — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:33:03 +0000

The TDL video is incredible! Great job and thanks for sharing, Laura

Comment on ETD Amateur Video by Kristi Park

Kristi Park — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:21:50 +0000

Great idea!

We created one for the Texas Digital Library here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svDB0uYkvQ8