I'm a Columbia University researcher looking to deposit my work in Academic Commons. Can you tell me what types of content are accepted, what file formats are preferred for submission, and if there are any restrictions or guidelines regarding depositing work that has been previously published or is also published elsewhere?
Navigate to academiccommons.columbia.edu Click on the 'FAQ' link from the main navigation or 'About' section. On the 'Frequently Asked Questions' page, click on the 'Uploading & Submitting' link. Locate and identify the types of content accepted. Locate and identify the preferred file formats for submission. Locate and identify the guidelines or restrictions on depositing previously published or simultaneously published work.
State that Academic Commons accepts 'research and scholarship from Columbia University community members'. Explain that the system supports most file formats, but prefers non-proprietary or widely used formats, and does not accept file formats that are redirects to web pages (e.g., Google Docs). Clarify that restrictions on depositing previously published work depend on the researcher's individual publication agreements with journals and publishers, and that Academic Commons does not impose these restrictions itself. Mention that Sherpa/Romeo can be a resource for checking publisher policies.