Institutional Repository Services
Conferences & Events
Georgia Southern Commons is proud to host 30 University-related conferences and events.. In addition to providing a permanent open-access archive for event materials, Georgia Southern Commons supports collecting, evaluating, and selecting proposals, including options for single and double-blind peer review.
The Georgia Southern Commons Team is excited to partner with conference organizers in our commitment to open-access archiving and sharing of conference materials. For more information about hosting your conference or event in Georgia Southern Commons, see the resources below, then contact the Georgia Southern Commons Team for an initial consultation.
Conference & Event Hosting Overview
See this slideshow overview about conference and event hosting in Georgia Southern Commons, or request a presentation by the Georgia Southern Commons Team.
- Conference & Event Hosting - Overview SlideshowDownload and print the library's Conference & Event Hosting overview slideshow. Intended audience: conference organizers.
Memorandum of Understanding
All conference-related services are provided free of charge; however, we do ask that conference organizers agree to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as a condition of hosting their event in Georgia Southern Commons. During conference setup, the Georgia Southern Commons Team will review the terms of the MOU and make any needed revisions.
- Memorandum of Understanding for Georgia Southern Commons ConferencesPDF version of Memorandum of Understanding for Georgia Southern Commons Conferences. Intended audience: conference organizers.
Georgia Southern Commons Event Setup Form
During conference setup, the Georgia Southern Commons Team will guide you through completion of the Georgia Southern Commons Event Setup Form. Once this form is complete, we will create and begin to configure your conference site. Conference sites can be ready to start collecting proposals in as little as two weeks.
- Georgia Southern Commons Event Setup FormPDF version of Georgia Southern Commons Event Setup Form. Intended audience: conference organizers.
Copyright and Reuse Licensing Considerations for New Conferences
The Georgia Southern Commons Team strongly recommends use of Creative Commons licenses with hosted conference materials. During conference setup, the Georgia Southern Commons Team will help you develop copyright and reuse policies that fit the needs of your event and participants. For existing conferences, we are happy to help review your policies at any time.
Removing or Modifying Works in Georgia Southern Commons
The Georgia Southern University Libraries make every effort to ensure that all works submitted to Georgia Southern Commons are archived and disseminated in accordance with United States copyright law, University policy, and the wishes of content creators. The Georgia Southern Commons Team does not have the authority to alter the content of any works published in the institutional repository.
If for any reason you believe that a work included in Georgia Southern Commons should be removed or modified, please contact the Georgia Southern Commons Team at digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu. A member of the Georgia Southern Commons Team will contact you as soon as possible during regular business hours.
Liaison & Presenter Tools
- Georgia Southern Commons BrochurePDF version of Georgia Southern Commons brochure. Request press quality copies at CSD. Intended audience: all.
- Conference Hosting Brochure InsertInsert for Georgia Southern Commons brochure. Intended audience: faculty and staff.
- Memorandum of Understanding for Georgia Southern Commons ConferencesPDF version of Memorandum of Understanding for Georgia Southern Commons Conferences. Intended audience: conference organizers.
- Georgia Southern Commons Event Setup FormPDF version of Georgia Southern Commons Event Setup Form. Intended audience: conference organizers.
For help, contact the Georgia Southern Commons Team at digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu. A member of the Georgia Southern Commons Team will respond as soon as possible during regular business hours.