Arkansas Colleges of Health Education's Institutional Repository

Welcome to Arkansas Colleges of Health Education's (ACHE) institutional repository, your gateway to open access scholarly research. Faculty, students, and staff at ACHE are invited to contribute materials to this invaluable resource. Operated by the library, this service plays a vital role in supporting ACHE's mission by facilitating the preservation and dissemination of research findings.

Our library offers a range of services to help you successfully access, navigate, and use our digital repository:

• Training and Facilitation: We provide training and support to members of each ACHE community, empowering them to contribute materials effectively.
• Metadata Enhancement: Each record in the repository is enriched with additional descriptive information (metadata), enhancing discoverability and usability.
• Depositing Services: We offer depositing services to streamline the process of adding materials to the repository.
• Open Access and Preservation: Our commitment to open access ensures that authors' chosen materials are freely available to the public, while robust preservation measures safeguard them for future generations.
• Technical Support: We maintain the software and hardware required for continuous service, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Copyright Management: Our team diligently guides you through researching copyright requirements and seeking permissions when necessary, ensuring compliance and ethical use of materials.

With these comprehensive services, the ACHE digital repository serves as a dynamic hub for the exchange of knowledge and ideas, driving innovation and advancing healthcare education and research. Join us in exploring and contributing to this invaluable resource.