Contact Us:
For inquiries about using the repository, submitting content for ingest, copyright questions, policies, research assistance, or any other questions concerning Digital Case, please contact us at digitalcase@case.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is an institutional repository?
An institutional repository is an online archive that provides open access to the scholarly output of any given institution. Digital Case serves as Case Western Reserve University’s institutional repository. It includes digitized collection materials from University Archives and Special Collections and the intellectual output of faculty, staff, and students.
Why should I deposit my content with you?
Digital Case makes your scholarship easily accessible and available online, enabling increased access to the CWRU community and beyond. The repository is indexed, allowing your work to be discovered via online search engines (i.e. Google). All digital objects in the repository will be given a persistent URL (called a Handle), ensuring long-term online access to your work. This also allows researchers to cite your work without concern that the object will be taken offline.
Kelvin Smith Library assumes an active role in electronically storing, archiving, copying and/or converting your digital content for preservation purposes. All objects are stored and managed as part of CWRU’s technology infrastructure.
What type of content can I deposit?
For information about technical and content specifications for ingest, please review our collections management policy.
Can I deposit the datasets I used in my research as a way to share and preserve them?
Due to technical and financial limitations, Digital Case cannot support access to and long-term preservation of research data. For information about data management, you can visit University Technology's Data Management and Retention Guide and/or Kelvin Smith Library's guide on how to Store and Promote your Scholarship.
How can I submit my work for deposit?
For single deposits, please use our self-submission form. If you're interested in depositing a large bulk of content, please contact us at digitalcase@case.edu.
How long will it take for my work to appear in Digital Case once I submit it?
Work submitted through the self-submission form will take approximately 1 month to appear in Digital Case. Please note that this time frame is an estimate and particular circumstances might delay the process (i.e. staff is out of office).
Can I download objects from the repository?
Yes, all objects in Digital Case are available for download at no-cost.