This sub-project is developing a set of metadata definitions for a digital repository, following which key primary and secondary source material will be loaded on to the repository regarding Australia’s first novel Quintus Servinton. Read More....

With varying efficiency, the world’s research output is being made available free, open to all, without financial barriers to access. However, this access is buried in the world of the Internet. The project will look at developing methodology, ideas, and possible front-end interfaces to provide federated views of the open-access literature. Read More....

This ongoing project focuses on the development of open access repositories in universities, and their success, particularly as related to the policies adopted by the institutions. Read More....

Online teamwork is a common activity because it eliminates scheduling and location constraints. All online teams, but especially ad-hoc teams (teams of independent individuals working on a common task), are particularly vulnerable to self destruction. The aim of this project is to develop software that will overcome the vulnerabilities and optimize performance by supporting team interaction. Read More....