How Can JPS Medical Library Help?
Need help navigating the publication process? We are here to help! JPS Medical Library is committed to supporting researchers with their scholarly work at all stages of the research process.
Reach out to your librarian for assistance with questions on journal selection, author rights, manuscript preparation, copyright and fair use, open scholarship, scholarly identity management, and more.
Journal Selection and Evaluation for Publication
- Assess for predatory journal practices
- Suggest journals relevant to areas of research/interest for possible submission
- Check journal impact factors
Open Access Initiatives
- Education on exploring open access publishing model
- Assist with evaluating open access journals
- Assist in complying with NIH Public Access Policy
Manuscript Preparation
- Recommend controlled vocabulary and keywords for article
- Literature search consultation and collaboration for background research
- Find author instructions
Navigating Copyright
- Help understand author rights and publication agreements
- Assist with copyright and fair use questions
- Assist with questions regarding images or graphics
- Locate data or statistical resources
Post Publication Considerations
- Assist with locating and understanding publication metrics and research impact
- Help creating ORCID iD and research profiles for scholarly identity
Manuscript Preparation
- Recommend controlled vocabulary and keywords for article
- Literature search consultation and collaboration for background research
- Find author instructions
Navigating Copyright
- Help understand author rights and publication agreements
- Assist with copyright and fair use questions
- Assist with questions regarding images or graphics
- Locate data or statistical resources
Post Publication Considerations
- Assist with locating and understanding publication metrics and research impact
- Help creating ORCID iD and research profiles for scholarly identity
Post Publication Considerations
- Assist with locating and understanding publication metrics and research impact
- Help creating ORCID iD and research profiles for scholarly identity
JPS Medical Library Scholarly Communications Guidelines
Please see below for more information regarding the library's scholarly communications guidelines.
Consultation Services
Consultation services are designed to assist team members with obtaining information regarding rights as authors and researchers. Questions beyond the scope of the consultation services should be directed to a legal office. Information provided by the library is not legal advice and is not intended to replace the advice of qualified legal counsel.
Copyright Law
The JPS Medical Library is committed to respecting the rights of copyright holders and complying with copyright law.
Preparation Services
The JPS Medical Library does not offer editorial and manuscript preparation services for publications, posters, abstracts, or CVs.
Librarian Acknowledgement
Librarian authorship or acknowledgement is required for literature search collaboration on scholarly activity. Please consult our Literature Search Guidelines for literature search assistance and collaboration.