%A Zhang Xiaolin %T Trends and Challenges for Institutional Repositories %0 Journal Article %D 2014 %J Data Analysis and Knowledge Discovery %R 10.11925/infotech.1003-3513.2014.02.01 %P 1-7 %V 30 %N 2 %U {https://manu44.magtech.com.cn/Jwk_infotech_wk3/CN/abstract/article_3850.shtml} %8 2014-02-25 %X [Objective] Based on analysis of digital research, explore trends with high potential and impact in Institutional Repository (IR) development. [Methods] Using a quadrant graph with a knowledge outputs to applications dimension and a person to institution dimension, summarize community thinking and practices, reveal possible directions of IRs. [Results] Identified the following as the important trends of IR development: full handling non-textual materials, direct supporting research and education, services for strategic planning. [Conclusion] IR will transform into a live knowledge service platform.