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Deep Blue Documents Institutional Repository - for Students

A guide for students to learn how to deposit their work in Deep Blue Documents. This resource details what students can deposit, the benefits of sharing their work, processes for using Deep Blue Data, and tips for creating accessible documents.

Overview

Deep Blue Documents is a digital repository that provides access to the work that makes the University of Michigan (U-M) a leader in research, teaching, and creativity. By representing our scholars, from faculty to students, as individuals and as members of groups, Deep Blue Documents provides a place for preserving and finding the best scholarly and artistic work done at U-M.
 

This guide is intended for Graduate (Master’s/PhD students) and Undergraduate Honors students at U-M interested in sharing and preserving their scholarship. There is additional general information about Deep Blue Documents, its system and services on the Deep Blue Documents FAQ page.
 

Use the tabs on the left to explore the following pages:

  • What Is Deep Blue Documents, and What Can I Deposit?
  • Why use Deep Blue Documents?
  • Depositing Your Work
  • Preparing Your Work for Deposit
    • Licensing
    • Creating Accessible Files

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the content of this resource by contacting us through our Documents Contact Form

Last Updated: May 14, 2025 5:58 PM