Hi All, We are using EPrints 3.2.8 (Apple Crumble) [Born on 2011-06-20]. Would it be a simple matter to make the Abstract field mandatory? If so, how would I do it? Best regards, Alex Alexander J Birchall Library Systems Manager The Sheppard Library Middlesex University The Burroughs Hendon London NW4 4BT +44 (0) 208 411 5235