 After you've created an account in VTechWorks, Virginia Tech's institutional repository, you're able to add your work to the repository. If you don't have a VTechWorks account, please watch the registering for VTechWorks video first. This video will show you how to add your work to VTechWorks. To add work to VTechWorks, start in the VTechWorks homepage. vtechworks.lib.vt.edu From here, log in to VTechWorks using your email address and password you set up during registration. If you haven't already, review a list of communities and identify which collection or collections are appropriate for your material. Send an email to the VTechWorks team at vtechworks.vt.edu to obtain permission to deposit materials into a particular collection. In this email, please state which collection you would like permission to add materials to, and VTechWorks staff will grant you permission. If you need help choosing a collection, or if you do not see an appropriate collection, please email the team for additional help. Once you have permission to add your work, click the Submissions link under My Account in the right column. Click Start a New Submission at the top of the page and choose a collection from the drop-down list. If you started a collection's homepage, you will also find a link to Submit a New Item to this collection for every collection for which you have submission rights. If you choose this option, you won't need to choose a collection from the drop-down box. Then, click Next to add more details about your work. Not every field will need to be filled in, but the more thoroughly your work is described, the more findable it is. Continue adding information until the process is complete. All common file types are accepted with the archival PDFA file format preferred for documents. It's possible to add multiple files in different formats to the same submission. You'll also have the opportunity to apply a Creative Commons license to your work if you choose. More information on Creative Commons licenses can be found in the link at the top of the page. Finally, so the public can access your work, you will need to grant a non-exclusive distribution license to Virginia Tech's University Libraries. Now, you've submitted your work to VTechWorks. If you have any questions about adding your work to VTechWorks, email vtechworks.vt.edu. You can also find support via the Help menu in VTechWorks.