Author Rights

How do I know a journal's policies before I submit? 

Start with:

• SHERPA/ROMEO database of self-archiving policies
  • Database of copyright policies relating to self-archiving 
  • Provides links to copyright policies on publishers' websites

For more extensive information, go directly to the publisher's website. 

Information may be found under these headings on the website:

• Author information
• Copyright
• Permissions
• Author guidelines
• Open access
• Instructions for authors

If in doubt, you can always contact the publisher or editor. 

Publisher information & sample agreements

• Emerald: Author Rights 
• Elsevier: Copyright
• Sage: Copyright and Permissions 
• Springer: Publication Policies 
• Taylor & Francis: Understanding Copyright for Journal Authors 
• Wiley: Learn about licensing and copyright

What if I've already published? 

Check your journal policies using your article DOI at Shareyourpaper.org.