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.
