Self-archiving, also known as Green Open Access, lets authors deposit versions of their publications in institutional or disciplinary repositories to increase access and visibility. This allows you to:
What you can self-archive depends on the publisher's policy.
Some publishers allow archiving of: preprints (before peer review), author-accepted manuscripts (after peer review but before final formatting), or even the published version.
Many publishers allow self-archiving but impose restrictions, such as embargo periods. For help navigating a specific publisher's specific self-archiving policy, contact Olivia Given Castello, Associate College Librarian for Collection Management and Scholarly Communications.
Self-archived works are best deposited in institutional or disciplinary repositories, which provide stable access, and can often handle embargo periods and provide digital identifiers. Some publishers allow sharing on personal websites or academic networking platforms, though these are less reliable for maintaining long-term access.
