Frequently Asked Questions


Who can contribute to DUNE: DigitalUNE?

Anyone who is a member of the University of New England community (student, faculty, staff, alumni) is eligible to contribute UNE-related work.

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What can be contributed to DUNE: DigitalUNE?

Works which are UNE-related and created by University of New England community members (e.g. created during a community member’s time at UNE) are eligible for inclusion in DUNE. Examples of such works include articles, presentations, theses, books, journals, conference proceedings, creative activities, and media. The repository includes items related to UNE (for example, the Library Special Collections). Please contact the repository administrator with specific questions on contributions.

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I’ve just discovered an old [UNE-related item] in my [desk/filing cabinet/closet]; can it be digitized and placed on DUNE: DigitalUNE?

Please contact the repository administrator with specific questions on contributions.

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Can I email/save/print works from DUNE: DigitalUNE for my own use?

Most items in DUNE are open access and are intended for educational/individual use. Any differing copyright information is noted on an item’s download page. It is advisable to cite any sources from DUNE according to their recommended citation.

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An item I’d like to view requires me to log in to see it; how do I log in?

This is a limited-access item which is currently available only to a limited group of users. If you are a current University of New England community member (student, faculty, staff, alumni), you should use your MyUNE login information to access this item, unless there are instructions to do otherwise on the login page.

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Contributor Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I contribute an item to DUNE: DigitalUNE?

Contact the repository administrator to discuss the item’s eligibility for inclusion in DUNE. Placement in DUNE requires that all creators of a work fill out a permission form, which the repository administrator can supply.

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Does contributing my work to DUNE: DigitalUNE mean that I give up rights to the work?

No, copyright for a work placed in DUNE: DigitalUNE remains with the copyright owner. Allowing the work to be openly accessed through DUNE: DigitalUNE allows fair use of your work (generally, this means the work is intended for personal or educational purposes only, and the original work should be cited). If you would like to apply a differing level of copyright to the work, please contact the repository administrator to discuss options.

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I don't have electronic versions of old working papers that I'd like to include in the repository. Is it okay to scan the printed page to a PDF file?

Yes--scanning printed pages is a great way to create PDF files for inclusion in the repository. There are two ways to scan a page: using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) or scanning the page as an image. Making OCR scans requires careful proofreading and loses the original formatting of the documents. Image scans cannot be searched. The best solution takes advantage of both of these methods. Many software applications allow for the OCR capture of image scans. When documents are scanned this way, users see the image scan but search the full-text of the document. This is the preferred method for scanning documents for the repository.

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Can I post related files (sound clips, data sets, etc.) alongside my work?

Yes. These supplementary items are referred to as Associated Files. The name of the files you associate with a work will appear on the web site along with your short description of it. Viewers must have the necessary software to open your files; that is not provided by the bepress system.

Please be sure that there are no permissions issues related to use of the associated material. Sometimes, especially with images, you must write a letter seeking permission to use the material before it can be posted.Also note that where possible, items such as images, charts and tables that are referenced in the document (or otherwise an integral part of the document) should be included directly in the article itself and not posted just as associated files.

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How do I view use statistics for my DUNE: DigitalUNE contributions?

If you supplied an email address when you submitted your work, you should automatically receive usage statistics via email. You can also check statistics in the Author Portal by logging into My Account

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How do I revise a submission?

To revise a submission that has been posted to the repository, contact the repository administrator with the new version.

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My work has been published elsewhere. Can it still be included in DUNE: DigitalUNE?

It depends on what the publisher allows, which is usually specified in their agreement with the author. If it would not violate copyright to place a copy or a different version of the work in DUNE, then it can be included. Permissions for many journal publishers can be found at SHERPA RoMEO. Contact the repository administrator if you are unsure of the publisher’s policy.

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A working paper in our repository site has been published in a slightly revised form in a journal. What should I do?

Many journals do not have any restrictions on working papers that preceded an article, especially if substantial revisions were made. You should check your author agreement with the journal to confirm that there is no problem with leaving the working paper on the site. The repository would constitute noncommercial use.

Assuming the working paper does remain on posted in the repository, it is a good idea to include the citation to the published article on the cover page of the repository working paper. Please contact the repository administrator to request this change.

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Will the URL for my work in DUNE: DigitalUNE remain constant?

Yes. The URL for works in DUNE: DigitalUNE remains constant.

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