Research
What is web scraping? And do I need to ask for permission when I want to collect data through web scraping?
Web scraping uses software to automatically read, copy and store certain information on websites in a separate database. Sometimes web scraping can infringe a website's copyright. If the information on...
Read articleCan I change another person’s article or add things to it?
No, modifying or editing an article is a form of reproduction, which only the copyright holder is allowed to do. You may translate the article for your own use without...
Read articleCan I post a link to someone else’s article on our site?
Yes, you are allowed to include such a link, as long as they don't lead to illegally published works. Links that give a new audience group access to the content...
Read articleCan I send a preprint of my article by email?
Yes, as long as the copyrights have not (already) been assigned or belong to another party (such as the employer). Sending a preprint by email is a form of disclosure,...
Read articleCan I post my article on a website that is accessible from outside my institution?
This depends entirely on the options offered by the copyright holder.Including a publication on a website is a form of disclosure and reproduction, which only the copyright holder is allowed...
Read articleCan I post my article on a website that is only accessible within my institution?
This depends entirely on the options offered by the copyright holder.Including a publication on a website is a form of disclosure and reproduction, which only the copyright holder is allowed...
Read articleCan I send my publication by email?
This depends entirely on the options offered by the copyright holder.Sending a publication by email is a form of disclosure and reproduction, which only the copyright holder is allowed to...
Read articleAll the research publications I (co-)wrote are on my own website. Is that allowed?
This depends entirely on the options offered by the copyright holder.Including a publication on a website is a form of disclosure and reproduction, which only the copyright holder is allowed...
Read articleWhat else might I need to consider when making arrangements with a publisher?
Where appropriate, research funders require that research results be published in a certain way. Often the requirement will be that the publication must be made available open access, sometimes the...
Read articleI am leaving the institution. May I use the research publications I have created?
This depends on who the copyright holder is. Often this is a publisher or your (former) employer. If you are not the copyright holder, it depends on what agreements you...
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