SCARAB (Scholarly Communications and Research at Bates) is the Institutional Repository for Bates College. It showcases digital scholarship and creative works produced by students, faculty and staff. SCARAB has a dual role in both promoting the use of the college's scholarly output and ensuring its long-term preservation, sponsored and administered by Information and Library Services.
What Types of Materials Can Be Included?
- Electronic student theses
- Open access literature
- Pre and post prints of scholarly articles (permission required, see SHERPA: RoMEO)
- Conference proceedings
- Electronic newsletters
- Presentation materials (ie: Powerpoint)
- Data
- Images
- Non-traditional scholarship
Why Contribute Content to SCARAB?
For Students and Faculty-
- Increase visibility of scholarship - discoverable by Google
- Access your scholarship indefinitely with stable URLs
- Publish non-traditional scholarship such as presentations, field trips, etc.
- Avoid legal issues (we know the rules)
- Measure readership by receiving monthly usage reports.
For the College -
- Increase the visibility, prestige, and public value of the college and the scholarly work of its members.
- Supports the mission of the institution.
How to Contribute?
If you would like to contribute materials to SCARAB or if you have any questions about the repository, email batesscarab@bates.edu.
