What kinds of files are recommended for deposit in ScholarWorks?

 

 

 

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SJSU ScholarWorks hosted on the Digital Commons platform accepts a variety of file formats, including:

 

Text: PDF, TXT, CSV

Video: 3GP, ASX, AVI, F4V, FLV, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPG/MPEG, WMV

Audio: AAC, AC3, AIF/AIFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA

Image: TIFF, JPEG, BMP, PNG, and GIF

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, XLSX/XLS

 

While Digital Commons accepts many file formats, it's recommended to use open formats like PDF, JPEG, and MP3 for easier access and preservation. The Library of Congress's Recommended Formats Statement can also ensure long-term access to your work. https://www.loc.gov/preservation/resources/rfs/ 

SJSU ScholarWorks as a Data Repository:

Sharing research data fosters transparency, reproducibility, and scientific advancement. Making your data publicly available can enhance the visibility and impact of your research. Depositing datasets in SJSU ScholarWorks makes them both accessible and citable.

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  • Last Updated Oct 25, 2024
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  • Answered By Hyokyung (Carrie) Hwang

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