Ontario Government documents repository D‐Space pilot project

This paper aims to describe a project to increase access and longevity of electronic government documents.

The Ontario Legislative Library has partnered with the Ontario Council of University Libraries to extend the longevity and accessibility of electronic government documents using DSpace.

Digital repository software, such as DSpace, can be used to extend access to, and longevity of, special collections.

The case study may be specific to local practices and the institutions involved.

The consortial approach builds on existing practices to build a cost effective and sustainable service.

Many projects in electronic government document preservation and access require large investments. This project leverages existing practices and resources.