Copyright

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Publication always involves the exercise of copyrights. The University Libraries offer resources to help you protect your copyright with publishers as well as maximize opportunities to share your work. To learn more, follow these links:

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Accessibility

Effective April 26, 2027, all content deposited into active GS Commons collections must be accessible, meaning the content must conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as outlined on the University Libraries' Digital Accessibility for GS Commons & GS Scholars guide (opens in new tab) and GS CommonsDigital Accessibility page (opens in new tab).

For all inquiries about Georgia Southern Commons, or to request an accessible version of any item in a GS Commons collection, complete this form (opens in new tab) or email the University Libraries at digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu.

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