There are two different scenarios.
The first is that the authors have submitted to a journal and have granted the publisher copyright in the piece but the publisher has then given permission for OA deposit. because the material is the publisher's copyright, and the publisher has graciously granted permission, you can go ahead and deposit without checking with co-authors.
If on the other hand, you have followed Oppenheim's advice and insisted on retaining copyright, and simply have granted the publisher a licence to publish, then the act of placing in a deposit requires the agreement of all the authors, as they are joint copyright owners.
It's actually one good reason why my advice of "keep the copyright yourself" becomes a bit problematic!
Charles
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From: Repositories discussion list [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paula Fitzpatrick [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 28 April 2010 16:36
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Subject: Co-authored items
Hello all,
Apologies if this is an obvious question.
Can I ask how people deal with items which qualify for deposit but which are co-authored, perhaps with others in the same institution or with external co-authors?
I have had a flurry of academics asking if they can delay deposit until they have contacted other authors to grant permission, or sometimes wish to ask permission just from a lead or corresponding author. I think I need a standard reply!
I must admit that in the past I haven't sought permission from co-authors, either internal or external, but as long as a contributing Newcastle author agrees, have allowed deposit, subject to the normal stuff.
Many thanks in advance,
Paula
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University of Newcastle upon Tyne
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