The Yale University Library Rescue Repository (RR) is a managed storage environment for at risk digital materials owned by collections within the Yale University Library (YUL). It functions as a central storage space, administered by Integrated Systems and Programming (IS&P), where copies of these valuable digital materials may reside.

Rescue Repository Setup

1. CONTACT:

Please contact the RR support person (Jenn Nolte, x2- 4878) at IS&P to request use of the Rescue Repository (RR) for your collection.

You can also fill out a start-up form here.

2. START UP:

When you have contacted IS&P, you will be asked to read the About the Rescue Repository, Pricing Information and System Requirements documents.

When IS&P receives the completed form and your collection has been correctly set up for the intitial Rescue Repository ingest, you will be contacted to coordinate a time that allows the RR support person to install the RR applications and train staff members in its use. The training session will take about 1 hour, typically. You will also be asked to read the Service Agreement that will explain the levels of support provided to Rescue Repository users.

Rescue Repository Installation

The RR ingest, retrieval and delete applications will be installed via PC Amigo on the workstations you have indicated in your Startup Worksheet. Prior to your training date, a confirmation email will be sent with instructions on preparation for RR training.

Rescue Repository Training

Once the RR functions are successfully installed, the RR support person will then train the designated staff members who will be using the RR. The staff members who are listed as contacts for their collection in the Startup Worksheet will typically be trained in the use of all three functions.

For questions, comments or suggestions about the Rescue Repository or this site, please contact Jenn Nolte (x2-4878) at IS&P.