Digital Collection Management of Academic Works on Chiang Mai University Digital Collections (CMUDC)

Abstract

The Research on Digital Collection Management of Academic Works on Chiang Mai University Digital Collections (CMUDC) aimed to achieve two primary objectives: 1) To examine the current conditions of digital information resources management for academic works within the Chiang Mai University Digital Collections, and 2) To analyze the management processes of digital information resources for academic works within the repository. A qualitative research methodology was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews as the primary data collection method. Key informants comprised 15 individuals, including administrators and staff who possess roles, responsibilities, and expertise in the management and analysis of digital academic resources within the digital collections. The Collected data were analyzed using content analysis in order to generate findings aligned with the stated research objectives. The Study results are as follows: 1) Organizational structure: Responsibility is assigned to the Department of Information Resources Management (Develop and Information Resources System Management Section and Digital Collection Development Section) to manage digital information resources. 2) Policies and strategies: Operational plans are aligned with the university’s policies, vision, and core values, with strategies developed at the department and section levels. 3) Budget: Library allocates its budget for support digital resource management and staff development. 4) Personnel: Relevant staff are placed within the Department of Information Resources Management, comprising the Information and Collection Development Section and the Digital Collection Development Section. Management Processes: The library applies university policies to ensure effective digital resource administration. Processes include planning, acquisition, organization, storage and retrieval, service provision, and preservation.