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WVU Libraries launches repository for scholarship, creative work and research

West Virginia University Libraries has launched the Research Repository @ WVU , an online, openly available, home for the scholarship, creative work and research of University faculty, researchers and students.

“The Research Repository @ WVU provides the University community with a library-supported platform for sharing their work with the worldwide scholarly community,” said Ian Harmon, scholarly communications librarian.

Harmon said the Research Repository, available at researchrepository.wvu.edu , can increase a work’s impact, provide free access to federally funded research and share findings with researchers and others within West Virginia and around the world who may not be able to afford high journal subscription fees. The Repository is a collaboration between the Libraries and the WVU Office of Research .

“The Research Repository is going to give faculty a place in which they can deposit their work and the public can easily access it,” said Melanie Page, associate vice president for creative and scholarly activities. “We will reach a broader academic and non-academic audience, and thus our impact on the state will be even greater than it currently is.”

Dean of Libraries Karen Diaz considers the Repository as in line with Libraries’ evolving role in supporting WVU’s academic mission.

“The Research Repository @ WVU joins a growing list of similar initiatives happening at academic institutions around the world,” Diaz said. “As we serve our community and the world by preserving and sharing WVU-conducted research, we are also responding to a global call for free access to information, be it a study of literary trends or life-saving discoveries.”

Initially, the Repository will contain the Libraries’ collection of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) , the WVU Law Review and images from the WVU Herbarium . University faculty, staff and students can now submit their scholarly and creative works, publications, working papers, conference presentations, posters, technical reports, datasets and other research. Those who want to submit materials should contact Harmon at [email protected] or fill out a consultation request form .

To assist the process, the Libraries are piloting an arrangement in which librarians will review faculty-provided CVs and publication lists to determine what previously published materials can be uploaded to the Repository. In most cases, Open Access (OA) journals allow authors to deposit copies of their articles in their institution’s repository without restrictions.

OA refers to free online access to digital full-text scientific and scholarly material, primarily research articles published in peer-reviewed journals.

Harmon encourages anyone hesitant to submit their work to request a consultation with a librarian to discuss an issue and explore publishing options. For example, it is possible to embargo an article being published elsewhere.

“It’s important to understand how to manage your publishing rights,” Harmon said. “You own your rights until you say otherwise. You can negotiate those agreements.”

For those interested in learning more about the Repository, the Libraries are offering multiple sessions for two workshops over the next few weeks.

The first program focuses on how the new resource can support one’s work and will be offered Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 4-5 p.m. in the Downtown Campus Library, Room 136; Nov. 7 from 4-5 p.m. in Evansdale Library, Room 130; and Nov. 9 from noon-1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Library, Room LC-1.

The second outlines the process for submitting an ETD to the Research Repository, a requirement of all graduate students who write a thesis, dissertation or problem/project report for their degree program. Session are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 4-5 p.m. in the Downtown Campus Library, Room 136; Nov. 8 from 4-5 p.m. in Evansdale Library, Room G16; and Nov. 12 from noon-1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Library, Room LC-3.

More information is available on the Libraries website:  https://libguides.wvu.edu/researchrepository .

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About the Research Repository

The Research Repository @ WVU is an open access digital repository for the collection, management, preservation, and dissemination of intellectual works produced at West Virginia University. It contains scholarly and creative works by faculty, staff, and students and includes journal articles, working papers, technical documents, images, datasets, theses and dissertations, problem reports, honors projects, capstone projects, and open access textbooks. 

The Research Repository can also be used to host journals, publish digital projects, organize and archive conferences and events, and share special collections. It uses Digital Commons software, powered by bepress .

The Research Repository is a service of the WVU Libraries and the WVU Office of Research .

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The Research Repository @ WVU supports the West Virginia University Mission by promoting the advancement of high-impact research and providing global access to scholarship, creative works, and educational materials. Through the Research Repository, visitors worldwide can view:

• Journal articles and manuscripts
• Theses, dissertations, and problem reports
• Digital and multimedia projects
• Technical reports and white papers
• Undergraduate research
• Posters, presentations, and conference proceedings
• Open educational resources

The Research Repository offers several services to support the sharing works by WVU researchers. These include:

• Faculty Deposit Service: The WVU Libraries are currently piloting a service to review faculty publications for copyright permissions and upload eligible works to the Research Repository. To participate in this program, please contact us .
• Digital Publishing: The Research Repository serves as a digital publishing platform for original projects and digital companions or supplements to monographs, papers, and other research projects.
• Data Management Support: The Research Repository can be used for fulfilling funder requirements, housing supplemental data, or simply sharing your data with other researchers. If you are creating a data management plan, please contact us or fill out a consultation request form . 
• Digital Archiving: If you have important files scattered across flash drives, hard drives, external drives, or other storage media, the Research Repository can be used to aggregate your materials in one place and share them with other researchers and the general public. 
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Open Access (OA) refers to free, immediate, permanent, online access to digital full-text scientific and scholarly material, primarily research articles published in peer-reviewed journals. There are limited copyright and licensing restrictions on open-access articles, meaning that anyone with Internet access may read, download, copy, and/or distribute them. A primary advantage to authors who make their articles openly accessible is that their research impact is maximized due to a wider audience.

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• American Chemical Society (ACS): the  ACS agreement allows WVU corresponding authors to publish open access articles in ACS journals with no article processing charges (APCs).
• Cambridge University Press: this agreement allows WVU faculty to publish open access (OA) articles in Cambridge University Press journals with no article processing charges (APCs). Please see the complete listing of Cambridge University Press titles which allow open access articles or read further about benefits of the Cambridge agreement . 
• Company of Biologists: this agreement allows for free and unlimited publishing of research articles by corresponding authors in all Company of Biologists journals .
• IOP: the IOP agreement allows unlimited open access publication of articles by corresponding WVU authors in 58 hybrid journals and 18 fully open access journals.
• Wiley: The Wiley Read & Publish Agreement has been discontinued, effective December 31, 2023.

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• Public Library of Science (PLOS) :
• WVU corresponding authors do not pay article processing charges, because the library is a partner. This includes twelve Open Access journals.
• Open Library of Humanities
• A nonprofit, diamond open access publisher in the humanities and social sciences. Hosting 30 peer-reviewed academic journals (2024) funded by more than 340 libraries worldwide.
• Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development (JAFSCD)
• WVU authors do not pay article processing charges, because we are a library shareholder

Reduced Author Fees

The WVU Libraries have negotiated reduced fees if you publish your work in the following open access journals:

• BioMed Central (BMC)/ Springer Open
• 15% discount on the Article Processing Charge when publishing in BioMed Central journals.
• WVU authors receive a 10% discount on article processing charges

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The WVU Libraries are committed to providing open access to research for anyone anywhere. In recent years the library has begun engaging in new read and publish agreements that will now have to be the manner in which we contribute financially to helping campus authors publish openly. The Libraries encourage you to include publication fees in grant requests and use University funding, such as the Eberly College Subvention Fund whenever possible. From 2016-2023, we offered an Open Access Author Fund (OAAF) which has been retired. Please see the above resources to support your open access publishing.

Predatory Journals

Beware of journals seeking your contributions via e-mail and then levying a fee for publication. These journals will not be listed in the Directory of Open Access Journals and will not have signed on to the various open access initiatives. Other warning signs:

• Very short turn-around time for peer review; comments from the editors are general and do not address specific problems, improvements, and concerns.
• The author fee is too high or too low. The industry standard is $1,000 to $5,000
• There is no editorial board listed on the page, or the credentials of the board do not match the subject area of the journal.
• An international journal is more suspect.
• The publisher does not match the agency receiving the funds; the publisher’s name is generic or is very close to a well-known organization.
• The title is close to a well-known reputable journal. For example, The Journal of Physical Education and Sports Medicine is very close to The Journal of Physical Education and Sport Medicine .
• The journal is new; volume 1 is within the last few years.

Additional Resources and Information

Still not sure if Open Access is for you? Learn about:

• the three  types of open access for journal articles  and
• about  your rights to your published works .

Other great resources for open access information include:

• Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC)  provides excellent information and resources about open access, including a printable copyright addendum you can send to your publisher to make sure you retain the rights to archive and share your own work.
• The  SHERPA/RoMEO  database provides information about the self-archiving policies for a variety of journals. 
• The Directory of Open Access Journals  provides a comprehensive directory of all open access scientific and scholarly journals in order to increase the visibility, ease of use, usage, and impact of these resources. 
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WVU Statler College's research expenditures rocket, boosting impact and growth in research

Biomedical engineering assistant professor, Soumya Srivastava works with her graduate students on microfluidic device fabrication in her lab. (WVU Photo/Paige Nesbit)

As one of the largest contributors to research conducted at West Virginia University , the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources has experienced rocketing growth with a 72 percent boost in externally funded engineering and computer science research and development since 2020.  

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Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

External research expenditures in fiscal year 2024 were $40.1 million, a significant increase from the fiscal year 2020 total of $23.3 million. The increase in expenditures was accompanied by an increase in the number of sponsored awards received by faculty. 

“Research dollars provide necessary ways and means to allow faculty and students to pursue their adventure on scientific discovery and engineering development,” said Xingbo Liu , associate dean for research and professor in mechanical, materials and aerospace engineering department .  

In recent years, the Statler College has made outstanding advancements in smart grid technologies, energy solutions, decarbonization, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, water infrastructure and more.  

"These figures are just one way to measure the growth and impact of the groundbreaking research conducted in the Statler College," said Pedro Mago , Glen H. Hiner Dean of the Statler College. “Research is a core part of the College's mission, and I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff and students. These efforts drive innovation and economic growth and provide a wide variety of opportunities for our students while also training the next generation of experts who will create a better future for all. 

As an R1 – or very high research activity — classified institution, WVU ranks amongst the most elite research universities in the United States. Research in the College has remained one of the university-wide contributing factors to this classification.  

For the past three years, the College has been ranked in the Top 100 of the National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Expenditure survey, which includes institutional research expenditures in addition to externally supported research. In the latest NSF survey, based on fiscal year 2022, the Statler College reported $45.5 million in research and development expenditures. With the considerable growth in research expenditures, this figure is expected to increase significantly in the upcoming survey, which is scheduled for release next year. 

The boost in research funds has not only enhanced research and innovation efforts but has also bolstered engineering education initiatives. This has created more opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students, greatly improving the student experience and retention in the fields of engineering and computer science and supporting the college recruitment efforts.  

"Such advancements are made possible by our talented faculty and students who develop new technologies to address societal challenges," Mago explained. "A prime example is the recognition of seven faculty members and their research through the prestigious NSF CAREER awards and one with the NASA Early Career Faculty award over the past three years. This is an incredible achievement, and I am extremely proud of the outstanding work happening at the College. I look forward to what the future brings." 

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Contact: Paige Nesbit Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources 304.293.4135, Paige Nesbit

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WVRHC welcomes instruction & public services archivist

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Bridget Jamison has joined the  West Virginia and Regional History Center ( WVRHC) as the Instruction & Public Services Archivist. 

Bridget earned her Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and Master of Arts in History degrees from the University of Maryland (UMD), College Park. During her studies, she served as a research and teaching fellow teaching information literacy at UMD Libraries and as  an instruction and outreach intern  teaching with primary sources at UMD Special Collections and University Archives. She also worked as a student assistant for the Historic Maryland Newspapers Project. Bridget hol ds an undergraduate degree in dance and history from Barnard College, Columbia University. Before starting her graduate studies, she spent five years as the artistic coordinator for Houston Ballet. 

Instruction at the WVRHC is available for courses in any discipline whose instructors wish to incorporate primary source literacy and research into their curricula. A visit to the WVRHC puts students in direct contact with history and gives them hands-on experience with historical research. Class sessions may introduce students to working with archival materials or assist them with using archival materials in their own projects. The collection at the WVRHC covers a wide array of subjects related to West Virginia, including politics, industry, environment, literature, folk culture, social movements, and more. Instruction can focus on specific areas of the collection or types of sources. 

If you are interested in scheduling instruction or developing a plan for incorporating archival research into your curriculum, you can submit an instruction request form  to partner with our experts like Bridget.

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In compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), WVU Research Corporation is providing all plan participants and those eligible to participate with a Summary Annual Report for certain WVU Research Corporation Health and Welfare plans and the 403(b) Defined Contribution plan for the 2023 plan years.

This notice contains important information about the plans and your rights under ERISA, which should be read and retained for future reference.  If you wish to obtain a paper copy of any of these forms, or have any questions, please contact WVU Research Corporation Benefits at  [email protected] .

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Summary Annual Report for the West Virginia University Research Corporation Employee Benefits Plan - Health Insurance Plan

This is a summary of the annual report of the West Virginia University Research Corporation Employee Benefits Plan, EIN 55-0665758 for December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

The plan has a contract with Highmark West Virginia to pay medical claims incurred under the terms of the plan. The total premiums paid for the plan year ending November 30, 2023 were $6,664,770.

You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report:

1. financial information and information on payments to service providers;

2. fiduciary information, including non-exempt transactions between the plan and parties-in-interest (that is, persons who have certain relationships with the plan);

3. insurance information including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers.

To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of WVU Research Corporation Human Resources, Plan Administrator, at One Waterfront Place, Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506 or 304-293-4616, or email [email protected] .

You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at WVU Research Corporation Human Resources, One Waterfront Place, Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N-1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.

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Summary Annual Report for the West Virginia University Research Corporation Employee Benefits Plan - Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurances

The plan has contracts with Principal Life Insurance Company to pay dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability claims incurred under the terms of the plan. The total premiums paid for the plan year ending November 30, 2023 were $626,573.

Summary Annual Report for the West Virginia University Research Corporation 403(b) Defined Contribution Plan

This is a summary of the annual report for the West Virginia University Research Corporation 403(b) Defined Contribution Plan, EIN 55-0665758 for January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).

Benefits under the plan are provided by insurance and trust. Plan expenses were $1,796,211. These expenses included $19,942 in administrative expenses and $1,776,269 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 1354 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year.

The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $36,742,929 as of December 31, 2023, compared to $29,212,869 as of January 1, 2023. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $7,530,060. This increase includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. The plan had total income of $9,326,271 including employer contributions of $1,649,497, employee contributions of $2,445,258, other earnings of $90,538, and earnings from investments of $5,140,978.

1. an accountant's report;

2. financial information and information on payments to service providers;

3. assets held for investment;

4. fiduciary information, including non-exempt transactions between the plan and parties-in-interest (that is, persons who have certain relationships with the plan);

5. loans or other obligations in default or classified as uncollectible;

6. transactions in excess of 5 percent of the plan assets;

7. insurance information including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers;and

8. actuarial information regarding the funding of the plan.

You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report.

You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at WVU Research Corporation Human Resources, One Waterfront Place, Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506 or 304-293-4616., and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N-1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.