Points of View
"Our authors have rights to reproduce their articles in print or other media and place the articles in a digital repository or archive of their institution. In addition, the authors may authorize others to exercise any of these rights. We feel expanded ownership of their published work promotes author confidence in the journal and facilitates free and timely dissemination of new scientific information."
| --Jagdev Sharma, Professor and Endowed Chair in Avian Health, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, and Editor, Avian Diseases and Avian Diseases Digest |
Quick Links
- University of Minnesota author's addendum
- Self-playing slide show on author's rights
- New Copyright Policy: Background and Resource Page
Expanding the Reach of Research
Scholars at the University of Minnesota and elsewhere are transforming scholarly communication. We exert our influence as authors, editors, reviewers, and members of universities and scholarly societies to support positive publishing practices that expand the reach and impact of research.
| What Societies, Scholars and Universities are doing | Take Action | |
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Knowing what to look for in publishers’ policies helps researchers make informed choices of publications that reflect their goals and values. |
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| More on Choosing a Publisher | Take Action | |
The copyright policies of different publishers range from liberal to highly restrictive; the University of Minnesota has joined other institutions in supporting authors’ control of rights to their works. |
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| More on Author’s Rights | Take Action | |
| More on Copyright & Fair Use | Take Action | |
New models of publishing, such as open-access journals or the University’s Digital Conservancy, break down the economic barrier of high prices in order to reach more readers. |
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| More on Alternative Publishing Models | Take Action | |
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If you would like a presentation on author's rights, or more information on scholarly communication issues, contact us: scholcom@umn.edu |
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