Scholarly communications is a broad term that encompasses the publication, dissemination, and discovery of scholarly research. Resources to support scholarly communications include institutional repositories, research data management services, and scholarly publishing platforms.
Below are some of the key resources offered by TRU Library to support researchers.
TRUSpace is TRU's institutional repository, which allows the library to archive and make accessible the research and local resources that make TRU unique. Use TRUSpace to find institutional history, faculty publications and data, student work, and more. Follow the link to the guide below to learn more about depositing your own work into TRUSpace.
Research Data Management (RDM) refers to the storage, access, and preservation of data produced from a given project. Here are some key resources for creating a Data Management Plan (DMP) and learning more about RDM.
You may want or need to deposit your research data online in a data repository. This can help you meet grant requirements and increase the reach of your research.
The Thompson Rivers University Dataverse Collection (TRU Borealis) is a secure research data repository for Thompson Rivers University faculty, students, and staff.
TRU Library provides digital publishing services to the university commuity (staff, faculty, and students) through BCEN's Open Journal Systems platform. OJS is "an open source software application for managing and publishing scholarly journals" that allows journal managers to accept article submissions, peer review articles, and publish journal issues.
