Controlling Your Personal Copyright
Resist assigning unlimited rights to publishers. Most publishers will accept changes in publishing contracts that allow authors to retain greater control over their research. Follow the links below for information and recommendations about how to take action and manage your copyright.
Learn more about why controlling your copyright matters and your options for managing your copyright: UW-Madison Libraries Scholarly Communication and Publishing.


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