Open Access News

News from the open access movement


Saturday, August 30, 2008

On repositories and publishers' copyright set statements

Jenny Delasalle has posted a summary of responses to her question on how repositories handle publisher requirements to include set statements with articles.
... The basic issue I asked about is what to do with copyright statements, whether to include them in cover sheets and/or metadata records for items. Should copyright statements be exactly as laid out by publishers and how [do] we make sure that we are aware of publishers’ precise wishes? ...

[Different repositories take different approaches to the question ...]

No-one has had any complaints from publishers about their approach. This is another issue that relates to the importance of a swift and robust take-down policy, should any such complaints be received. ...