UTSA Copyright Policy
According to the UTSA Handbook of Operation Procedures, the university does not claim ownership of scholarly works by UTSA employees. Authors and creators maintain their rights to "scholarly or educational materials, class content, art works, musical compositions and dramatic and nondramatic literary works authored by a Covered Creator(s) and related to his/her academic or professional field."
Additional related policies include:
- Conflicts of Interest in Research & Intellectual Property
Chapter 10.04, UTSA HOP
- Misconduct in Research or in Other Scholarly Activities
Chapter 10.02, UTSA HOP
Authors' Copyrights
Federal law grants certain, exclusive rights to authors that often get signed away to publishers. These resources can help you negotiate and maintain your author rights during the publishing process.
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Author Rights: Using the SPARC Author AddendumA sample addendum to negotiate author's rights with publishers.
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Creative Commons LicensesLearn about different models of assigning copyrights to your own materials, which allows you to communicate which rights you reserve and which you waive with those who use your work.
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Introduction to Copyright ResourcesPractical guidance when submitting your article, including understanding your rights and how to preserve them.
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Managing Your Rights as an AuthorBy Dartmouth College Library: Tools and Resources for Scholars and Researchers. This page provides links to tools and information that can help you manage your copyright as an author.
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Reserving Rights of Copyright in Works Submitted for Publication: Negotiating Publishing AgreementsSuggestions from Peter B. Hirtle, Cornell University Library, on how to negotiate an agreement with publishers that allows you more rights over your work.