Additional Services for CPC Researchers to Comply with the Policy

CPC Library staff can provide the following services for CPC researchers related to the NIH Public Access Policy:

• Identify and explain use of the UNC-CH cover letter to the publisher

• Identify and explain use of the UNC-CH Additional Term document

• Advise authors on how to comply with the policy

• Check for journal participation in PubMed Central

• Direct authors to publisher policies on complying with the policy

• Locate publisher contact information

• Advise authors on seeking permission from publishers to submit previously published manuscripts

• Presentations on the policy, in person or for groups

• Advise those who serve on editorial boards on compliance with the policy from the publisher side including:

• understanding the policy

• accepting addenda from authors

• modifying the editorial policy or copyright transfer agreement to support compliance

• determining which version of the manuscript that authors should submit

• determining the appropriate embargo period

• becoming a PubMed Central journal

For assistance, contact CPC Library staff by visiting the library in 302 University Square East, e-mailing cpclib@unc.edu, or phoning the reference desk at (919) 962-3081.