eCommons is an online digital library created to collect, preserve, and provide access to scholarly and creative works produced by the Loyola community. It facilitates the open-access dissemination of research and teaching materials for the benefit of students, faculty, staff, and the larger academic community.
Sponsored by the University Libraries, our librarians maintain and promote this resource by facilitating the submission of works, ensuring the repository’s sustainability, and providing guidance on copyright and open-access policies to enhance the visibility and impact of Loyola’s scholarly contributions.
What kinds of materials can be submitted to eCommons? We collect both published and unpublished works:
- Journal articles
- Audio/video recordings
- Conference papers
- University publications
- Course syllabi & handouts
- Music and musical scores
- Presentation slides
- Creative writing
- Statistics and data sets
- Bibliographies
- Posters
- Maps, charts, graphs,
- Gray literature drawings, and diagrams
- Technical reports
- Photography and art
- Recorded lectures, discussions, and events
- Tests and assessment tools
- Theses and dissertations
At a Glance
