ScholarWorks at Chico State

What is ScholarWorks?

ScholarWorks is a shared institutional repository that collects, preserves, and provides access to scholarship by research communities at the California State University. Collections include CSU faculty publications, student dissertations and theses, projects, capstones, datasets, conference papers, presentations, books, book chapters, book reviews, conference proceedings, journal issues, journal articles, reports, performances, and teaching materials.

What can be deposited?

Our collection encompasses a wide range of scholarly works, including:
Graduate student projects and theses
Undergraduate capstones and projects
Research projects 
Small datasets
Conference papers and presentations
Books and book chapters
Journal articles
Research reports
Faculty publications
Creative performances
Open Educational Resources

Eligibility Criteria

ScholarWorks collects, preserves and creates access to the scholarship of our campus community it must pass a two part test to be eligible:

1. Has the item/content been produced by the university, or in part by someone affiliated with the university?
2. Was the item/content produced as part of the scholarship and research activities of the institution or those affiliated with it?

If the answer is yes to both, then the item/content is eligible for deposit.

Benefits of Depositing in ScholarWorks

Greater Visibility

• Highlights your work alongside other scholars across the other CSU system
• Discoverable in OneSearch- the library catalog, and in Google Scholar
• Open Access (not behind a paywall)
• Scholarship made accessible per ADA requirements
• Metrics tools enable you to see downloads and views

Long-Term Preservation

•     Receive a permanent URL(handle) for your work
•     Secure backup at the CSU Chancellor's office
•     Professionally maintained by expert librarians
•     Guaranteed long-term access and discoverability

Showcase your scholarly achievements and contribute to the collective knowledge of the CSU community through ScholarWorks!