Maryland’s MD-SOAR is a shared digital repository governed by libraries at twelve colleges and universities.

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About MD-SOAR

MD-SOAR is a shared digital repository platform for twelve colleges and universities in Maryland. It is jointly governed by the participating libraries under shared policies and practices, and funded by the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Library Consortium and other participating partner institutions. Each library maintains customized collections and repository services for local needs.

Users can browse by community and collection, or by issue date, author, title, subject, and type, view recent submissions, and submit items to the repository. Holdings are limited to the participating institutions and include items such as graduate theses.

Key features

  • Browse repository by community and collection
  • Filter items by issue date, author, title, subject, or type
  • Submit items to MD-SOAR for inclusion
  • Access institution-specific collections and repository services
  • View recent submissions from participating institutions
Best for: Researchers and students looking for repository materials from participating Maryland colleges and universities.
Good for
  • Jointly governed by participating libraries with shared policies and practices
  • Offers browsing by community, date, author, title, subject, and type
  • Each participating library provides locally customized collections and services
Watch out for
  • Content is limited to the participating Maryland institutions

MD-SOAR at a glance

Website
mdsoar.org
Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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MD-SOAR FAQ

Which institutions participate in MD-SOAR?
Listed communities include Bowie State University, Frostburg State University, Goucher College, Hood College, Loyola Notre Dame Library, Morgan State University, Salisbury University, Stevenson University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Towson University, University of Baltimore, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
How is MD-SOAR governed and funded?
It is jointly governed by all participating libraries and funded by the USMAI Library Consortium and other participating partner institutions.
How can I find or add materials?
Browse by Communities and Collections, Issue Date, Author, Titles, Subjects, or Type, and use the Submit item option to submit to MD-SOAR.
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