Steps for Archiving and Publishing in the Digibib:
The following information will help you to archive your dissertation in accordance with the examination regulations and, if you wish, also to publish it.
By clicking on ‘save’ you will start the conversion. This will create the file and the PDF document that was created will be opened for checking.
File menu > Save as (or F12)
Select folder
The file should be named according to these rules:
<Type of Dissertation> - <Surname> - <Year>
e.g. Bachelor’sDissertation-Bloggs-2018.pdf and, if applicable, Appendix-Bloggs-2018.zip
Select file type ‘PDF (*pdf)’
Only necessary for MS Word 2010 and newer
Create PDF/A file (long-term archiving): to do so, after selecting the file type ‘PDF (*pdf)’, click on the dialogue box ‘options’ and choose the format ‘ISO 19005-1 compliant (PDF/A)’.
Save
Please convert all appendices that cannot be integrated into the dissertation (e.g. drawings and plans) into PDFs and submit them as an archive file, in ZIP format (max. 200 MB).
To archive the dissertation in the Digital Library, the University Library requires you to submit the fully completed and signed form.
Whilst archiving your dissertation, you can agree to the publication of your dissertation in Digibib (if necessary after an embargo period).
1. Download submission form (pdf)
2. Save form
3. Fill out form
If there are two authors, only one URN will be used, however, each author must submit an individual submission form.
Both supervisors/examiners must be named.
The abstract may not be longer than 600 characters. State a maximum of 5 keywords.
The English details are optional.
The supervisor’s declaration on page 3 must be completed.
4. Print the file
5. Signature
By signing the form you agree to the publication (if selected) and confirm that your dissertation does not infringe the rights of third parties (e.g. any copyrights).