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Faculty Library Resources

Our librarians support faculty through training, workshops and various on-demand resources to assist in the classroom and in research.

Ratio Studiorum Program

We offer students their first experience of the Library through Quest for the Cup, a fun and informative treasure hunt.

Library Encounter Online (LEO)

The Library Encounter Online (LEO) is an interactive tutorial introducing library research. In the Magis Core, all first-year students undergo LEO in COM 101.

Critical Issues in Human Inquiry

In collaboration with CIHI faculty, librarians provide a classroom session to give students hands-on experience using and developing information skills.

Open Access Publishing

Open Access is the free, immediate, online availability of research articles coupled with the rights to use these articles fully in the digital environment. Open Access ensures that anyone can access and use these results—to turn ideas into industries and breakthroughs into better lives. - SPARC https://sparcopen.org/
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What is Open Access?

Open access publishing makes research and creative works available online without cost, eliminating barriers to access and encouraging broader academic and creative collaboration.
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ResearchWorks

Creighton ResearchWorks collects, preserves and showcases the research and creative output of the University's community of faculty scholars.
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Open Journals at Creighton

Dive into Creighton University's Open Access journals, spanning various fields from arts and sciences to interdisciplinary leadership. Uncover a wealth of freely accessible scholarly content, promoting academic exchange and discovery.
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Funding Opportunities

Discover how to secure grant funding for Open Access publishing. Explore Creighton's Sponsored Programs Administration’s guides for insights on funding opportunities and application strategies, enhancing the impact of your research.
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Open Data

Open data refers to information, often collected through research, that is freely available and accessible to anyone. This data can be used, shared, and analyzed by individuals, researchers, and organizations without restrictions.

Open Educational Resources

Open educational resources (OER) are freely accessible teaching materials that can be used, shared, and adapted by educators and learners, enhancing the accessibility and flexibility of education.

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Starting a Journal?

Interested in starting an open access journal? University Libraries offer a subscription through Open Journal Systems to provide software and publishing solutions for an online open access journal. Contact the Libraries for further information.

Open Access Week

Open Access Week is a global event celebrating the free sharing of knowledge. Held annually, it highlights the importance of unrestricted access to research, education, and creative works. Join us in recognizing the impact of Open Access on advancing learning, innovation, and collaboration worldwide.

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