Institutional Repository: FAQs

Designate the group project coordinator prior to contacting us.  All items added in the group collaboration are the responsibility of the group project coordinator.

Add to internal folder as well.  How are we going to handle duplicates, does the system flag, etc.?

**Maybe hide this page until after entire guide is public?**

• How do I know who owns the copyright?
  • Librarians are not legal experts.  However, check: 
    • If it was published, anything you have signed in agreement with publishers.
    • For more information, go to:  https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-general.html 
• Where do I start?
• What are best practices?
  • Please see our page for step-by-step guidance:  How to Deposit From Elements
• What is a DOI?
  • A DOI or digital object identifier is a string of numbers and/or letters that provides a persistent link to online content, such as an article or abstract.  Unlike URLs, which may change over time, a DOI can be used to consistently locate online content.
• What are public access policies?
  • Depending on your funding, you may have agreed to publicize your research findings within a certain period of time.  For example, your findings might have to be made public six to twelve months after publication.  Not all policies are the same, check with your funder.
  • Common Public Access Policies:
    • National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access Policy
    • National Science Foundation (NSF) Public Access Policy