Business Model Canvas applied to institutional digital repositories

ABSTRACT

Introduction:  In the era of the knowledge economy, information management is a challenge for institutions regarding long-term digital preservation, metadata management, and copyright standards for open access. The DSpace repository was created for the management and dissemination of content produced by an institution; however, its implementation requires the involvement of various collaborators and task organization, which can be structured through a business model for complex organizational systems.

Objective:  To structure a Business Model Canvas for the digital repository of the Federal University of Vale do São Francisco.

Methodology:  A literature review was conducted on business models and the Business Model Canvas applied to digital repositories, along with an analysis of official documents from public agencies. For the practical execution of the research, the Business Model Canvas method was used, following these steps: 1) identification and understanding of the nine blocks that make up the method; 2) delimitation of the order of filling; 3) gathering of preliminary information; 4) comparison with models applied to digital repositories; 5) adaptation and application to the context of the RIU; 6) structuring of the RIU/Univasf Business Model Canvas.

Results:  The model is presented as a practical tool to clarify the proposal and understanding of the business, facilitating conceptual communication between managers and stakeholders.

Conclusion:  It is suggested that the structured Business Model Canvas for the Univasf digital repository be reapplied in the implementation process and validated in subsequent research.

KEYWORDS:
Business management; Information management; Digital preservation; Digital repositories