Each university library will have their own process for archiving OER in their institutional repository depending on their repository system and internal requirements. If you haven’t already, it’s a good idea to work with your library’s repository team to develop a written procedure for storing OER in your institutional repository.
When following your institution's internal process, note the following tips:
- Upload your exported book files to the record for archiving only. This may be:
- Both the PDF and EPUB
- The PDF only
- While Creative Commons licences allow you to distribute copies of the OER through your institutional repository, it’s recommended you don’t make these files public, but instead use the DOI or URL field to link back to Pressbooks. This will:
- Allow you to keep the usage/view and download statistics together in Pressbooks to make it easier to measure your OER’s usage and impact
- Ensure readers have access to the full range of Pressbooks viewing and download options for your OER
- Ensure readers are accessing the latest version of the OER
- Once you’ve finished adding all the information and attachments, preview the record to check that all details are correct before publishing to the public repository
