| Pre-print | full draft of a research paper that has not been peer reviewed and has no publisher formatting. |
| Authors “accepted manuscript” (or post-print) | the version of an article that has been accepted for publication and incorporates peer review and editorial revisions. It does not include the publisher’s copy-editing, formatting, and pagination. |
| Publisher’s version |
the definitive published article that appears in a journal and includes peer review, copy editing, formatting, and pagination. |
Authors retain ownership of the copyright for submitted works, and publishing a work in the Repository does not impact your right to publish elsewhere. As long as your work is eligible for inclusion, publishing your work in the Repository can help to increase your visibility, and bolster your profile!
Westfield State University faculty, librarians, and staff should consult with their co-authors and arrange for their permission before submitting to the Repository. You should only deposit a work if you have permission from all copyright holders to place the work in the Repository.
The digital repository does not offer access restrictions (i.e., embargo option) at this time.
