When you submit your work, you have the option of making your project openly available in Digital Commons, a digital archive of the scholarly and creative output of Butler University. If you're preparing your resume, this is a great way to share your research with your future graduate program or employer.
What are the pros and cons of making your project available online on Digital Commons @ Butler University?
These are only a few of the reasons as to why you should choose to include your project on Digital Commons:
- A Persistent URL: Isn’t it annoying when links break or you run into a 404 error on a website? We’re dedicated to preserving your content digitally, so the link for your project will be good for years to come. Include it on your resume and in your portfolio without fear.
- An International Audience: Your work is important. The scholarship you’ve done could help shape future academic endeavors, but if it’s only turned into your professor, very few people are ever going to see it. Put it online and make it more discoverable and you’ll have hundreds, if not thousands, of people seeing your work.
That being said, there are a few reasons why you might need to refrain from making your project available online:
- Copyright Concerns: If you have images, sheet music, or other copyrighted materials included in your project that you do not have permission to use from their copyright owners, you should not post in Digital Commons.
- Privacy Concerns: If you have photographs, audio, video, or text in your project that may infringe on someone’s privacy, you should not post in Digital Commons.
You can always reach out to digitalscholarship@butler.edu if you have any questions!
