Scholarly Communications at Georgia Southern University
Scholarly Communications Newsletter - October/November 2025
Take Charge of Your GS Scholars Profile!
Georgia Southern Scholars highlights the scholarly and creative accomplishments of research-active Georgia Southern faculty and staff. GS Scholars connects researchers across departments, colleges, government agencies, industry partners, and institutions worldwide—fostering collaboration, discovery, and innovation. Take charge of your profile today!
Who Has a Profile?
- All tenure-track faculty already have a GS Scholars profile.
- Research-active non-tenure track faculty and staff may request one.
- Select emeriti, retired, and deceased faculty are also included.
Key Features
- Integrated Tools: GS Scholars works seamlessly with Scopus and SciVal—research tools available through the GS Libraries. Scopus is a leading multidisciplinary citation database, while SciVal provides access to research performance data from more than 24,400 institutions worldwide.
- Simple Profile Management: Import publications from Scopus, arXiv, ORCID, PubMed, SSRN, and other sources. You decide what to display and how it appears.
- Greater Visibility: Keeping your profile current ensures that your work is discoverable to potential collaborators and partners.
Support & Training
- Get Started: Learn how to access your profile or request one as a non-tenure track faculty or staff member.
- Enhance Your Profile: Learn how to enhance your profile by updating your information, adding records, and increasing your visibility.
- Explore ORCID, Scopus & SciVal: Access support materials and tutorials for making the most of these powerful research tools.
- Learn More: Browse our FAQ to learn more about research information management systems (RIMS), Elsevier Pure, GS Scholars, and related resources.
Get Started Today!
The GS Libraries invite all research-active faculty and staff to log in and update your GS Scholars profile, or request a profile if you don't have one. Visit our GS Scholars guide for step-by-step instructions and resources.
For additional help, schedule an appointment or email us at digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu.
Affordable Learning Georgia – Call for Round 28 Proposals
Affordable Learning Georgia (ALG) is now accepting proposals for Round 28. Proposals are Due November 3, 2025. Please be sure to carefully review the Grant Proposal Forms, especially if you have received one of these grants in the past, because they have been updated with some changes in formatting and language requirements.
Remember, Affordable Materials Grants are intended to:
- Explore and expand the transformation of standard course materials to include the adoption, adaptation, and creation of open educational resources (OER); the adoption of materials available through GALILEO and USG libraries; and the use of other no-cost and low-cost materials.
- Provide support and time to faculty, librarians, instructional designers, and other professional staff to meet, plan, review, and implement these approaches.
- Work toward access for all, lowering materials costs for students and contributing to their retention, progression, and graduation.
*https://www.affordablelearninggeorgia.org/grants/overview/
Please contact Nikki Rech (dcannonrech@georgiasouthern.edu) for more information, help in locating appropriate materials, or tips on completing the grant proposal forms.