Scale-up/Full Implementation

Once you have evaluated your pilot implementation and made any necessary adjustments, consider expanding your repository implementation. There may be particular groups of users or institutions that are ready to use the repository. In making this decision, think about a possible timeline as well as types and numbers of resources you have for expansion. There is no set length of time for a pilot implementation, so consider if it most benefits your repository to remain small while you try to gain exposure and adoption. Expansion may require additional staff, higher capacity system components, greater bandwidth, and expanded software licensing, among other things. Your funding situation will obviously impact your decisions related to expansion. Involve your stakeholder groups and strategic planning partners in making this decision.