is defined as the use of digital evidence, methods of inquiry, research, publication and preservation to achieve scholarly and research goals. We offer several services to assist in Digital Scholarship including:
Help with sharing and archiving data to increase research exposure, purchasing datasets, and reviewing data management plans for grant applications.
The Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier (ORCID). Learn why and how to establish your researcher identity with ORCID.
Help with selecting the best metrics and methods to demonstrate scholarly impact, making strategic high-impact publication decisions and maximizing the reach of scholarship.
Help with troubleshooting and advanced support for EndNote, Zotero and Mendeley
Assistance with using scholary networks, which are helpful both for finding other papers and distributing your own.
Before signing a copyright transfer agreement with a publisher, you are welcome to contact the library to discuss the agreement’s implications and possible alternatives.
Unsure if quoting or reproducing someone else’s work in your article is covered by the fair use exemption? Our copyright specialist will help you decide and seek a legal opinion if needed.
Need help designing a metadata strategy for your project? Contact one of our experts for a consultation.
Interested in designing an online exhibit to share your work with the public? We can help you design your own Omeka site.
The AU Library can create globally unique, persistent Digital Object Identifiers for AU faculty research outputs deposited into the AU Digital Research Archive.
The Geospatial Research Lab provides access to geospatial software and technical and methodological support. Faculty may request support for training research assistants, digital map-making for publications, and building or purchasing datasets.
Create various multi-media projects in the Mac Lab. Walk-in consultations are available on any of the software available.
A lab for producing a wide variety of videos – from presentations to language practice to course introductions to green screen content. It is a simplified video recording setup that can be used without any previous video production experience. Coming Soon!