Library Institutional Repository Submission Form

Streamline Academic Publishing with an Institutional Repository Submission Form

Managing an institutional repository is essential for preserving and showcasing your institution's scholarly output. This Library Institutional Repository Submission Form template makes it easy for faculty members to submit their publications while ensuring proper metadata collection, rights management, and digital preservation standards.

Built for Academic Libraries and Research Institutions

Whether you're a university librarian, research administrator, or digital repository manager, this template captures all the essential information needed to catalog faculty publications professionally. From journal articles and conference papers to working papers and dissertations, the form guides authors through the submission process with clear sections for bibliographic metadata, contributor details, and licensing options.

The form includes conditional logic to adapt based on publication type, ensuring faculty only see relevant fields for their specific submission. File upload capabilities support multiple formats (PDF, Word, LaTeX) and allow supplementary materials like datasets or presentation slides.

Automate Repository Workflows with Stepper

Once a submission is received, you can use Stepper to automate your repository workflow. Create automated processes that notify cataloging staff, add submissions to your review queue, update your repository management system, or send confirmation emails with permanent URLs once items are published. Stepper keeps your repository team coordinated and ensures no submission falls through the cracks.

Professional Forms for Higher Education

Paperform is trusted by universities and research institutions worldwide to create forms that match their institutional branding while maintaining the professional standards expected in academic settings. With SOC 2 Type II compliance and robust security features, you can confidently collect sensitive academic work knowing it's protected.

This template is perfect for academic libraries, university archives, research centers, and any institution managing scholarly output. Make your institutional repository more accessible to faculty while maintaining rigorous metadata standards that support discovery and preservation.