Faculty are encouraged to submit publications to SPARK to showcase their research and scholarship in Bethels online repository. This can improve the reputation and reach of their publications, as it is discoverable and findable in a Google search.
Monthly reports are sent to authors so they know how far their reach extends. The reports include:
The readership dashboard map can be added to departmental and faculty websites to view publication statistics in real time.
SPARK enriches Bethel's collegiate community by providing value and attracting quality faculty, students, and staff.
Browse collections contained in SPARK: https://spark.bethel.edu/communities.html
The first step to upload a publication to SPARK is gathering the following information:
Published Works: Know your Publishers Policies
If an article is already published elsewhere, our policy is to check for self-archiving rights with the journal/publisher of their article. Check the journal website or search for a specific journal and/or its publishing policies. If it is an open access journal check in Sherpa/Romeo. We are happy to help ascertain what link or citation to include, just email spark@bethel.edu.
Unpublished Works: Add a Creative Commons License First
Alternatively, for unpublished works, adding your own Creative Commons Licensing is encouraged. A tool for choosing a CC License is: https://chooser-beta.creativecommons.org/ Many publishers require placing a CC BY NC ND or other type of license on an already published work, when self-archiving in an institutional repository like Bethel's SPARK.
Submission of Scholarly Work
Use this Google Form to submit your publication to SPARK: SPARK Submission Form
If you would like assistance, please email: spark@bethel.edu