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Please see my comments below Ricky. Best wishes Simon de Montfalcon Institutional Repository University of Southampton From: Repositories discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Richard Rankin Sent: 02 August 2011 19:04 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: request a copy again When implementing the Request a Copy button I believe this sends an email to the academic that another researcher has requested a copy of their paper Yes, that's correct. Does the academic email a publishers copy or post a paper copy? I suppose it's up to them but here they mostly send an electronic copy as far as I'm aware, which is obviously far more convenient for both parties. The academic should, theoretically, check publisher policies before doing this. The Request a Copy button is a useful tool in encouraging authors to upload a full text (open access) to their eprints as we inform them that this will remove the request button and negate the need for them to continually respond to requests. Here, the request form asks the author to upload a full text if available + copyright permitting. I can give you an example of our form if you're interested. Ricky Tel: o289o976266 Information Services The McClay Library Queen's University Belfast Belfast BT7 1LP