This module discusses use cases for SWORD, an open source protocol for depositing content into repositories. It provides examples like depositing from a desktop client or lab equipment. Other use cases covered include depositing to multiple repositories like institutional or funder repositories, or transferring between repositories. The document asks the reader to consider other potential use cases for depositing items into repositories and how SWORD could help address current barriers. It was produced by the SWORD project and funded by JISC.

1. The SWORD CourseModule2SWORDuse cases

2. Module objectivesBy the end of this module you will:Know what a use case isUnderstand some of the common SWORD use casesHave discussed other possible use cases

3. Use casesWHOcan doWHATwith aSYSTEM

4. Use case examplesRestaurantOrder mealReceive & eat mealPay for mealCustomerCook mealsChef

5. SWORD use casesDeposit from a desktop client

6. SWORD use casesDeposit to multiple repositoriesInstitutional repositorySubject-based repositoryFunder repository

7. SWORD use casesDeposit by lab equipment

8. SWORD use casesRepository to repository depositNational repositoryInstitutional repository

9. SWORD use casesPublishing system / publisher to repository depositLong term storage repositoryPublishing system (e.g. OJS)

10. DiscussionWhat other use cases can you think of?What use cases do you have?What items could you be collecting?Who creates these items?What are the current barriers to deposit?How could SWORD help?What other systems could SWORD work with?

11. CreditsThis course has been produced by:Stuart LewisThe SWORD projecthttp://swordapp.org/Funded by JISChttp://www.jisc.ac.uk/LicenceCreative commons

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