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Discover the latest open-access scholarship and teaching materials, make interdisciplinary connections, build a WordPress website, and increase the impact of your work by sharing it in KCWorks.
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How does magical realism reveal the unassimilated spirit of Native identity? Step inside Louise Erdrich’s world through this insightful analysis and find out more in today's #ResearchSpotlight: works.hcommons.org/records/3s4b...
Pale yellow flyer with brown lettering that reads "'You cannot assimilate Indian ghosts' : a magical realist reading of Louise Erdrich's The Night Watchman"
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Happy National Native American Heritage Month : Open access means honoring every voice. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by exploring stories that deserve to be remembered and shared.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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In case you missed it: last week’s open access discussions were packed with key insights!
- Knowledge belongs to the community
- Nonprofit infrastructure is key
- Collaboration drives the future
Big ideas, big takeaways, and plenty of inspiration for making knowledge open and accessible to everyone.
Promotional graphic titled 'Open Access Highlights' featuring four key points: community control over knowledge, nonprofit and sustainable infrastructure, expert insights on open access, and collaboration in knowledge sharing. Each point is paired with a relevant icon. The right side displays a colorful geometric pattern, and a small stylized 'K' logo appears at the bottom center.
November 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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From EcoGothic to apocalypse—October's final #ResearchSpotlight sails into horror’s ecological depths with Moore & Gibbons’ Tales of the Black Freighter. Sea monsters and world endings await! 🌊☠️
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Pale orange flyer with red lettering that reads "EcoGothic, Ecohorror and Apocalyptic Entanglement in Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Tales of the Black Freighter by "James L. Smith & Colin Yeo"
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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What’s that sound? This #ResearchSpotlight tunes into un(der)appreciated horror film scores—discover how sound shapes fear and chills in cinema here: works.hcommons.org/records/4ys0... 🎵🔪
Pale orange flyer with red lettering that reads "Are horror film scores un (der) appreciated? A review of their function, perception and professional recognition by GN Martin"
October 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Happening today! 🌿 Join us for Open for All: Knowledge Commons, KCWorks & the Future of Open Access.
10AM ET — it’s not too late to register!”
Join us! 👉 msu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
A dark green event graphic with a rounded top displays the Knowledge Commons logo at the top. Below it, large text reads “Happening TODAY” with “10AM–11AM ET” underneath. The text further announces “Knowledge Commons, KCWorks, & the Future of Open Access.” At the bottom, there is a circular QR code. The sides of the graphic have a light green wavy woodgrain-style pattern.
October 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Are ghosts trapped in time? This #ResearchSpotlight explores hybrid temporality in The Living and the Dead, where horror unsettles past and present. What are you waitinig for? Dive in: works.hcommons.org/records/fk3c... ⏳👻
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October 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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⏳ The wait is almost over! In just a couple of days, join us to explore how KCWorks is redefining open access and empowering institutions worldwide.
Register now! 🔗msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/yyQaJwxgRl62qBc-EzVSvQ
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October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Open access is about more than free articles — it’s about community control over knowledge. Join us as we talk about what’s next for open infrastructure.
Save your spot now! 👉 msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/yyQaJwxgRl62qBc-EzVSvQ
Dark green graphic with the KCWorks logo and the heading ‘Quote of the Week’ on the left. Below it appears the quote ‘KCWorks empowers communities to contribute and curate content.’ The right side of the image features a geometric patterned block in KC’s brand colors (green, teal, white, and gold).
October 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Gothic atmosphere, chilling spaces—#ResearchSpotlight examines how horror shapes space and feeling in Post Mortem by Pablo Larrain. Step inside the uncanny at works.hcommons.org/records/j8jn... ! 🏚️😱
Pale orange flyer with red lettering that reads "Space and the Affect of Horror in Pablo Larrain's Post Mortem by Rosia Tapia"
October 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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One week until KCWorks: Open for All! 🌍
Celebrate Open Access Week with our KCWorks Bingo challenge — explore, share, and contribute to open knowledge!
💛 Join us Oct 24 + register: msu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
A digital bingo card titled “KC Works Bingo.” The top section has a teal header with bold black text reading “KC WORKS BINGO.” Below it, smaller text says: “Open Access Bingo! Explore Knowledge Commons, discover free resources, and complete a bingo. The first person to finish and repost will be featured! Celebrate Open Access Week and the benefits of open access.” The bingo grid contains five rows and five columns of boxes in alternating pale yellow and light blue colors. Each box lists an activity related to engaging with KCWorks, Knowledge Commons, and open access content. Top row (left to right): Create a free account Upload your first work Download an article Share a KCWorks link with a friend Second row: Search for your topic of interest Learn what a DOI is Explore another user’s work Find a dataset Third row: Browse collections in KCWorks Follow KCWorks on LinkedIn Read about Open Access Week Check analytics for one of your works Fourth row: Discover something created by a student Tag KCWorks in a post Share your favorite KCWorks find Like a KCWorks post on Bluesky The card is surrounded by a dashed green border, giving it a playful and accessible design. The color palette features muted teal, cream yellow, and white tones to maintain a clean, professional aesthetic.
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Survival after the end of the world: This #ResearchSpotlight faces race, racism, and resilience in the post-apocalyptic cityscape. Explore the new horror emerging from the ruins. 🏙️⚡
works.hcommons.org/records/j8jn...
Pale orange flyer with red lettering that reads "Confronting Race and Racism in the Post-Apocalyptic American City (pre-print) by Robert Yeates"
October 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Unmasking the demons in domestic space! This #ResearchSpotlight analyzes gender, horror, and boundaries in Paranormal Activity—what might heterosexuality summon? Find out yourself: works.hcommons.org/records/rkh4... 👨👩👧👦👻
Pale orange flyer with red lettering that reads "The Demons of Heterosexuality: Gender, Horror, and Paranormal Activity by Whitney Cox"
October 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Mark your calendars! 📅 KCWorks is hosting a special Open Access Week webinar — Open for All: The Future of Open Knowledge.
Join us Friday, Oct 24 to explore how institutions are building sustainable, community-driven repositories. 🌱
Register now! 👉 msu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
A promotional flyer with a dark green and light mint background announcing a webinar titled “Open for All: Knowledge Commons, KCWorks, & the Future of Open Access.” The text explains that the session will explore KCWorks, an open repository platform supporting collaborative creation, sharing, and stewardship of open knowledge. The event will take place on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 10:00–11:00 AM ET. A green calendar icon and clock icon appear beside the date and time. At the bottom, the flyer says: “Register at msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/yyQaJwxgRl62qBc-EzVSvQ or by scanning the QR code!” A yellow-outlined circular logo for Knowledge Commons appears on the right, and a QR code is displayed in the bottom right corner
October 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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This week’s #ResearchSpotlight chills to the bone with body horror and gothic desire. How does asexuality haunt The Death of Jane Lawrence? Dare to find out: works.hcommons.org/records/7h90... 💉🖤
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October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Why choose KCWorks? Because institutional repositories should be built around community needs, not corporate profit.
🌱 Nonprofit.
📚 Institutionally driven.
🔑 Built to last.
Learn more → join.hcommons.org
Graphic highlighting the three pillars of KCWorks: Nonprofit (built by and for scholars) with a leaf icon, Institutionally driven (community-first repositories) with a stack of books icon, and Built to last (sustainable, open infrastructure) with a key icon. Decorative geometric pattern along the bottom and KCWorks logo in the top left corner.
October 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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This week’s #ResearchSpotlight chills to the bone with body horror and gothic desire. How does asexuality haunt The Death of Jane Lawrence? Dare to find out: works.hcommons.org/records/7h90... 💉🖤
Pale orange flyer with red lettering that reads "The Horror of Sex: Gothic Asexuality and Medical Body Horror in The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling by Vickie Brestwer"
October 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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What horrors lurk underneath? This #ResearchSpotlight explores Richard Wright’s revision of Lovecraft’s monstrous ecologies—where race, landscape, and horror collide. 🌱👺 Sink your fangs into open access horror at works.hcommons.org/records/nvja...
Pale orange flyer with red lettering that reads ""A Hidden Race of Monstrous Beings": Richard Wright's Revision of H.P. Lovecraft's Ecological Horror by Brain Matzke"
October 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Switching to KCWorks means more than just a new platform — it means ✅ protected data, ✅ lower costs, and ✅ amplified research. 🚀 #KCWorks
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October 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Dark woods, haunted fields, #ResearchSpotlight turns to “diabolical demarcations” in The Blood on Satan’s Claw. Explore how landscape shifts into anti-landscape in this horror classic. 👿🌾
Check out David Evans-Powell's work here: works.hcommons.org/records/brmh...
Pale orange flyer with red lettering that reads "Diabolical demarcations: Landscape and 'anti-landscape in The Blood on Satan's Claw by David Evans-Powell"
October 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Gearing up for Halloween? So are we—with open access horror! Unmask the scholarly creatures lurking in our open repository—explore research on the undead, the uncanny, and more with #ResearchSpotlight. 🧟♂️🎃🔍
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October 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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✨ Feature spotlight: Every work in KCWorks gets a DataCite-registered DOI.
But what does that really mean for researchers and contributors?
✅ Persistent identifiers that never break
📊 Easier tracking + citation metrics
🏅 More visibility + recognition in scholarly communities
Infographic titled ‘Why DOIs Matter for Your Work.’ It lists five benefits of DOIs in KCWorks: 1) The DOI Advantage – every work comes with a DataCite-registered DOI. 2) Always Findable – DOIs ensure links stay valid over time. 3) Easier to Track – simplifies following citations and measuring research impact. 4) Scholarly Credibility – boosts trust, visibility, and recognition in academic communities. 5) Get Started with KCWorks – share your work, get a DOI, and increase your impact
September 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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✨ Quote of the Week ✨
“Our goal is to provide not just better value, but also better values.”

That’s the KCWorks difference: mission-first, member-governed, and made to last.

🔗 Read more: about.hcommons.org/2025/07/18/a...
KCWorks ‘Quote of the Week’ graphic. Dark green background with geometric yellow, teal, and white pattern on the right. Text reads: ‘Our goal is to provide not just better value, but also better values.’ – Kathleen Fitzpatrick.
September 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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🧵 (5/5) So the TL;DR is if you're tired of constantly trying to find an academic profile and open repository system that is a nonprofit alternative to other for-profit options, create a free account today and check us out. Visit hcommons.org to get started 😊😊😊
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September 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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🧵 (3/5) Yes, you read that correctly. We don't profit off of your data or your uploads to our repository. And there are no hidden fees either. We're a nonprofit, sustained by member contributions and grant funding, so you don't have to worry about us selling any information you've shared with us! 🎉
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September 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM