Content Types (what we include and what we do not include)
Supported Content
Any publication, presentation, or production in electronic format is eligible for inclusion in the repository. John Cabot University ScholarShip is not intended for non-curated data storage, works-in-progress, electronic records management, or personal use. Deposited materials are intended to be permanent contributions to the digital archive. Content consists of:
- Scholarly articles, creative works, presentations, open access monographs, or other projects authored or sponsored by JCU faculty and staff.
- Honors projects authored by JCU students (including MA theses, BA theses, capstone projects, and creative works).
- Publications by and about John Cabot University.
- Open Educational Resources and learning objects (including syllabi and other course materials).
- Image collections.
Content included in the digital archive must have some JCU affiliation, though it need not be authored by JCU faculty, staff, or students. For example, papers from conferences sponsored by an academic department, and which are written by both JCU-affiliated and non-JCU-affiliated authors may be submitted. In consultation with the Frohring Library, each participating unit will determine content types appropriate for inclusion in its section of the archive.
Content Not Supported
John Cabot University ScholarShip is not intended for raw data storage, works-in-progress, electronic records management, unpublished works, or personal use.
File Formats
Text files: PDF, PDF-A, PDF-UA
Presentations: PDF
Images: JPEG, PNG, TIFF
Preservation Policy
The Frohring Library is committed to provide long-term access to all content deposited in the institutional repository by applying best practices for data management and digital preservation while also acknowledging the complexities involved in preserving digital information.
The Frohring Library staff is committed to preserve the content in its original form, and to ensure that digitized materials are an exact replica of the original format of the work. The staff will also ensure the preservation of the files in case of migration to a different platform. The Frohring Library will provide secure storage and backup of all content deposited in the institutional repository.