Self-archiving in LUCRIS
Four different scenarios
Listed here are four situations, with slightly different conditions, in which you can use self-archiving to make your publications available in full text as well as how to do it.
Contact your subject library for questions regarding self-archiving
Register it in LUCRIS and upload it as a PDF in the registration process.
If the agreement allows self-archiving, you can register your publication in LUCRIS and, at the same time, upload it as a PDF. If the agreement does not allow self-archiving or is unclear, write to the publisher and ask for permission.
Most major publishers do not allow their version to be used (e.g. Elsevier, Springer). Instead, you will have to use the final approved and proofread manuscript version.
- Make a PDF of the final, proofread and approved manuscript.
- Register it in LUCRIS.
Note. There is a feature in LUCRIS that automatically creates a cover page based on the information that has been entered in the registration form.
Several publishers allow self-archiving after a delay of 6 or 12 months, in some cases even longer. Time limits are presented in SHERPA/RoMEO. You can specify in LUCRIS that the uploaded file be accessible after a certain date:
- Upload your pdf in LUCRIS using the Add electronic version (file, DOI, or link).
- Select Embargoed under Public access to file.
- Specify the date on which the time limit expires.
Copyright
Make sure you have the copyright for the publication.