[Deakin specific questions]

• Would the student be required to provide pdf format? What services would the Library provide?
• There are many platforms and some graphics require special plugins, what will the Library do about this?
• Material is sometimes cut and pasted into theses. Will good scanning facilities be made available?
• What happens to work such as art or architectural objects which are attached to a written thesis when submitted. Are these ignored for the digital version?
• Some special mechanisms such as plug-ins may become obsolete over time. How will the library deal with this problem?

[general info]

• What is the ADT program?
• How was the model funded and developed?
• What is the ADT model?
• How does the ADT model work?
• Is the model scalable & sustainable?
• What about charging for access to theses?
• How does the ADT program relate to UMI/Bell&Howell?

[joining & support]

• Who can join?
• What do I have to do to join?
• What are members' obligations on joining?
• Who do I initially contact about joining?
• What support can I expect when joining?
• Who will supply the support?
• Why should my institution join?
• Are there any other similar digital theses programs?

[software / IT issues]

• How does the ADT deposit software work?
• What IT infrastructure do I need to run the software?
• Why was PDF chosen as the format?
• What about long term preservation issues?
• What is the difference between deposit and submission?
• Can I use the existing ADT software for both deposit and submission purposes?
• Can I use the software for restrospective conversion of theses as well?
• Can deposit/submission be done remote to the Library?
• Can access to theses be restricted?
• Where can I find further details of conventions and the ADT program in general?

[authors & readers]

• Can you tell me how often a thesis is viewed and by whom?
• Can I deposit/submit to an institution other than the one I did my thesis at?
• What about document security?
• What about copyright and plagiarism concerns?
• Do I have to ask my supervisor before submitting?
• How do I contact an author of a thesis?

[local setup procedures & other tips]

• What are the ideals of the ADT program?
• What types of theses are acceptable to the ADT Program?
• When should a thesis be deposited using the ADT software?
• When should the thesis be converted to PDF format?
• Who provides local support for students?
• What communication channels are there for ADT participants?
• Any tips on how to promote & disseminate information about the ADT at the local level?
• Are there any examples of local promotional material?