Knowledge Commons
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Knowledge Commons
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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.
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...
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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.
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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.
November 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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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October 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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... 🎵🔪
October 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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...
October 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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... ⏳👻
October 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
⏳ 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
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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... ! 🏚️😱
October 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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...
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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...
October 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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... 👨👩👧👦👻
October 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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...
October 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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... 💉🖤
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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... 💉🖤
October 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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...
October 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Switching to KCWorks means more than just a new platform — it means ✅ protected data, ✅ lower costs, and ✅ amplified research. 🚀 #KCWorks
October 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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...
October 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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. 🧟♂️🎃🔍
October 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
✨ 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
September 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
✨ 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...
September 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🧵 (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 😊😊😊
September 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🧵 (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! 🎉
September 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM