User FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can access works in RO@M?

Anyone can access most items in RO@M via the Internet. In search results, select the "Yes" under Has Files to explore what is available.

Restricted access to works includes the following cases:

• MacEwan User Access: If a published version of a work cannot be shared openly and no other open access version exists, the repository links to a copy of the work in the MacEwan Library collection so that MacEwan users may access it and so that its metadata is still discoverable to external users.
• Embargoed Works: If a publisher or author has placed an embargo period delaying access to a work, the item will become available at a future date.
• Restricted Access: Some previously deposited student work is only available to MacEwan users by email request, as indicated in the records for those titles.

What am I allowed to do with work in RO@M?

You may use works in RO@M as you would any other creative or scholarly works on the Internet, following appropriate copyright permissions and citation practices. When citing an item in RO@M, please include the digital object identifier (DOI) or permalink to the item record.

How do I search RO@M?

The search box on the RO@M homepage enables users to search items in RO@M using keywords and standard Boolean syntax (AND, OR). Put quotation marks ("...") around the words to search for exact titles or phrases.

Some characters have specific uses in searching: : ? [ ] { } * \ Using any of these may affect your search results. Visit Solr Query Syntax Tutorial for more information.

After searching, results can be filtered by author, subject, date, and items with and without files.

Users can browse works in RO@M by author, date, title, and subject by selecting the Browse option in the top menu or by browsing the communities listed on the homepage, which are organized by Faculty and School. Here, users can also browse undergraduate student works organized by program area.

How do I find works by MacEwan authors and creators not in RO@M?

Because deposit in RO@M is voluntary and because of copyright restrictions, not all works by the MacEwan community can be found here. We recommend emailing the authors or creators of works not available in RO@M directly to request a copy or check with your local library.

Many MacEwan faculty and staff publications are available through the MacEwan Library, including electronic copies via library subscriptions and physical copies of several books and CDs collected through the library's MacEwan Authors initiative.