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NIH Public Access Policy

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NIH Public Access Policy

These links provide more information about the policy itself and how to comply.

NIH Public Access Policy
This webpage from the NIH provides details on the Public Access Policy, as well as how to stay compliant.
NIH Public Access Policy FAQ
This FAQ page from the NIH Public Access Policy website provides detailed answers to a number of questions related to the policy itself, such as what is subject to the policy and how to comply.

My Bibliography

These links provide detailed instructions about how to use My Bibliography to manage your compliance status.

My Bibliography FAQ (NIH Public Access Policy)
This FAQ page from the Public Access Policy website provides detailed answers to a number of questions related to maintaining your compliance with the My Bibliography tool.
My Bibliography - Managing Compliance (My NCBI Help)
This chapter from the MyNCBI Help Book discusses using the My Bibliography Tool to manage your compliance.

NIHMS (NIH Manuscript Submission) System

These links provide instruction on how to use the NIHMS system to upload your manuscript to PMC.

NIHMS Overview
This webpage provides an overview of the NIHMS (NIH Manuscript Submission) system.
NIHMS FAQ
This extensive FAQ answers many technical questions about using the NIHMS system.

NIH Public Access Policy Tutorials

The following tutorials provide excellent guidance on the policy and staying compliant.

Yale NIH Public Access Policy Tutorials
These tutorials from the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library at Yale University provide a very detailed look at understanding the policy and managing your compliance. They also provide a flowchart that can be used to troubleshoot issues.