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DigitalCommons@WOU User's Guide

This guide provides information about DigitalCommons@WOU, Western Oregon University's digital repository for collecting, managing, preserving and providing access to the research and scholarship of the WOU community.

Basic Search Information

There are several ways to search in DigitalCommons@WOU. Some will produce more relevant results than others. The instructions below will provide you with the information you need to search using the search box found on the upper left side of each page.

Advanced Search

Advanced Search, which can be accessed