How to avoid receiving a takedown notice from a publisher (and what to do if you get one!)
Canadian Association of Research Libraries | December 19, 2013
Many researchers make copies of their research articles available on their own personal websites and in their institution’s repository. These authors do this because they understand that this type of open access will provide greater exposure to their work, leading potentially to increased citations. They know that free online access to their articles provides access to a broader audience, including those who cannot afford journal subscriptions.
In most instances publishers, including Elsevier, allow pre- and post-print versions to be publicly archived in such a manner. Very few publishers allow an author to self – archive the ‘pretty’ publisher’s version/PDF.
If you receive a notice here’s what you should do: http://www.carl-abrc.ca/en/scholarly-communications/open-access/how-can-i-enable-open-access-to-my-research/how-to-avoid-receiving-a-takedown-notice-from-a-publisher-and-what-to-do-if-you-get-one.html
