ETD Guide:Introduction - Accelerate workflow: graduate more quickly, make ETDs available faster to outside audience
From DL Curriculum Project
Table of Contents: ETD Guide
ETDs can be managed through automated procedures honed to take advantage of modern networked
information systems. Since the shift to ETDs requires policy and process discussion among campus
stakeholders, it is possible to streamline workflow and save time and labor. Checking of submissions and
cataloging is sped up, moving and handling of paper copies is eliminated, and delays for binding are
removed. The time between submission and graduation can be reduced, and ETDs can be made available
for access within days or weeks rather than months.
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