Design and Implementation of ReCol: A Web Based Digital Repository through WordPress and OneDrive

The demand for the development of a research repository as a central platform to store, manage and disseminate research outputs of students and Lasallian Partners at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ) has been evident since the steady creation of research every year since 2017. The Research Units of the institution recognize that a dedicated repository can improve accessibility and discoverability of research outputs, enhance the impact of investigations conducted, prevent duplication of research efforts, and preserve a record of scholarly work for future reference. The latter can overall enable full benefits of the institution’s research activities. This case study outlines the procedures followed in the development of the repository, system design, implementation strategies and stakeholders feedback leading to the full launch. It aims to develop an open access repository using WordPress and OneDrive to foster a collaborative research environment for students, Lasallian Partners, and external investigators. Feedback surveys will be conducted online using Google Forms among participants of research capacity building workshop (n1) and selected Grade 12 students (n2) prior to the full implementation. Improvement suggestions based on the stakeholder's feedback will be reported. Encountered challenges and advantages in the management and sharing of research outputs in abstract format will be documented. Implications on the use of WordPress and OneDrive in the development of the research repository will be presented and provide insights into furthering the use of the software for future directions including enhancing user experience through intuitive design.