JMU Scholarly Commons continued to expand in AY '15-'16

Contact Information

JMU Digital Collections

Contact Details

lib-digitalcollections@jmu.edu

Description

JMU Scholarly Commons continued to expand in AY '15-'16, adding new JMU-created content (journals, conference proceedings, ETD’s) and library-acquired unique materials. Use of Scholarly Commons also increased exponentially with just under 95,000 downloads in AY '15-'16. (Aligns with JMU Goal 2A) Established a Digital Preservation Policy Framework to ensure the preservation and continuing availability of LET’s digital collections. (Aligns with JMU Goal 2B).

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Staff

Scope

JMU Only

Date

Academic Year AY '15-'16

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Areas of Engagement

Engaged Learning

Format

Department

On/Off campus

On campus