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@article{184004,
        author = {Dr. Narendra Annasaheb Thakare and Mr. Nayan Anil Khode},
        title = {Faculty Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Institutional Repositories: A Review Study in the Context of Maharashtra Universities.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {3615-3619},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184004},
        abstract = {Institutional repositories (IRs) serve as digital platforms for preserving and disseminating the scholarly output of academic institutions. Their success, however, significantly depends on active participation by faculty members the primary contributors of academic content. This review paper examines the existing literature on faculty perceptions and attitudes towards institutional repositories, with a specific focus on universities in Maharashtra, India. The study explores levels of awareness, perceived benefits, motivational factors, and barriers that influence faculty engagement with IR systems. Evidence from various Indian universities—including those in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Gujarat—as well as international case studies from Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria, has been critically analyzed. Findings reveal that while faculty generally recognize the visibility and preservation benefits of IRs, concerns such as copyright infringement, lack of awareness, and limited technical knowledge act as significant deterrents. The paper concludes with practical recommendations to improve faculty engagement in Maharashtra, including awareness-building initiatives, legal clarity, simplified repository platforms, and recognition-based incentives. This review contributes to a better understanding of how institutional and cultural factors shape the adoption of digital repositories and offers a roadmap for enhancing scholarly communication in Indian higher education.},
        keywords = {Institutional repository, faculty perception, open access, scholarly communication, digital libraries, Maharashtra universities},
        month = {August},
        }