Lindenwood University is proud to announce that its digital institutional repository, Digital Commons @ Lindenwood University, has surpassed an extraordinary milestone: one million downloads. Since its inception in May 2021, the repository has become a vital resource for researchers, students, and scholars worldwide.
As part of the Lindenwood University Library, Digital Commons @ Lindenwood University serves as a digital hub for preserving and sharing the university’s rich scholarly and historical materials. Currently hosting more than 17,500 pieces of content—including theses, dissertations, faculty and student scholarship, historic documents, photographs, podcasts, journals, and books—the repository reflects Lindenwood’s commitment to advancing research and preserving its institutional legacy.
Over the past three years, downloads have originated from over 11,700 institutions spanning more than 200 countries and regions. This remarkable global engagement underscores the universal appeal and significance of the materials housed within Digital Commons @ Lindenwood University.
“We are thrilled to see our repository reach such an impressive milestone,” said Paul Huffman, University Archivist. “This achievement reflects not only the exceptional work of our students, faculty, and staff but also the power of open access to knowledge. By making our scholarship and history accessible, we are contributing to learning and innovation on a global scale.”
The milestone is a testament to Lindenwood University’s library and its dedication to supporting research and lifelong learning. Digital Commons @ Lindenwood University has grown into a hub for the dissemination of knowledge, offering resources that span disciplines and time periods.
As the repository continues to grow, Lindenwood invites students, faculty, and alumni to contribute their work and join the ongoing mission to share knowledge freely and widely.
About Digital Commons @ Lindenwood University
Launched in May 2021, Digital Commons @ Lindenwood University is the digital institutional repository of Lindenwood University. It serves as a showcase for the scholarly and creative output of the university community while preserving the history and legacy of Lindenwood. The repository is freely accessible to researchers worldwide.
For more information, please contact:
Paul Huffman
University Archivist
