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Hyku

PALNI co-administers an instance of the Samvera-based Hyku repository with the Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI).

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Open repository solution

Information about the IMLS-funded Hyku for Consortia initiative can be found on the program website.

To get started

Fill out the form to request an open access publication project consultation or to request a sandbox repository. You can also email the Publishing Services Admin Team or the Hyku Support Team for assistance.

About Hyku

Initially known as “Hydra-in-a-Box,” Hyku is a next-generation, multi-tenant, easy-to-use repository solution. Based on Hyrax, Hyku is open source and can be used for institutional repository or cultural heritage applications. In addition to archiving institutional records and scholarly content published elsewhere, Hyku can be used to publish:

  • Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) and other student scholarship
  • Original faculty scholarship
  • Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • Digital scholarship projects
  • Datasets
  • Newsletters and other serialized content

Documentation, training, and accessibility

  • Hyku User Documentation: This guide documents how to use Hyku Commons, including getting started, workflows, metadata, and appearance.
  • Hyku Training Videos: This YouTube playlist covers aspects of working with Hyku Commons, such as depositing works, configuration, and user management.
  • Hyku Accessibility: This file is a VPAT for Hyku 5.0.1.