When you publish a journal article, you sign a copyright agreement. Do you know what you’re agreeing to when you sign it?

Different journals have different policies: Some journals require you to relinquish your copyright. (You then have to ask permission or even pay to share your article with students and colleagues!) Some journals allow you to retain some rights (e.g., the right to post online). Some journals leave copyright in your hands. (You simply give the journal a non-exclusive license to publish the article.)

How can you find out a journal’s policy? Can you negotiate a better contract? Come learn how to preserve your rights to reproduce, distribute, and display the work you create.

Who can attend? The entire CUNY community is welcome. The session is especially well suited to faculty, graduate students, and other researchers.

Can't make it? If you're interested but can't make it, register anyway. The presentation will be recorded and made available to registrants.

Questions? Contact Jill Cirasella at jcirasella@gc.cuny.edu.

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