Green Open Access, also known as self archiving, is achieved by depositing a copy of an output, either the pre-print or post-print which is more commonly referred to as the Author Accepted Manuscript (AAM), into an institutional or subject based repository, typically after an embargo period. The output will be published via a subscription journal and then a copy is uploaded to a repository. Book chapters can also be deposited into a repository although embargo periods may be longer than those applicable for journal articles. There are no costs for authors or readers.
Most publishers have terms and conditions around which version of a journal article (pre-print, post print or publisher's version) you are able to deposit in a repository. Open Policy Finder, the authoritative database on publisher self-archiving policies can be used to check which version your publisher will allow to be deposited, including information on books and book chapters.
To access UDORA, please go to the University of Derby Research System which is available via the University staff intranet pages. For more information on how to submit to UDORA, please see the UDORA tab of this guide.
Please see infographic below which depicts which version of your manuscript should be submitted to UDORA. In most cases, the publisher will permit the Author Accepted Manuscript to be deposited (AAM). If you are unsure, always go with the AAM. The library will contact you if there are any problems with your submission.
