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October 2009 |
Publication & Information Dissemination Policy
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3-5 |
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All news releases, publications, and Web sites developed under the Cooperative Agreement with NSF must carry the disclaimer "The National Center for Atmospheric Research is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation." For awards from other agencies, consult the relevant award. Open AccessUCAR supports an open exchange of data and scholarly information derived from our research. It is UCAR's policy to share this scientific and technical information with the community as quickly as possible and at minimum cost to the user, while at the same time preserving the proprietary interests of UCAR and other entities and individuals, consistent with Federal regulations, sponsor requirements, UCAR's Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Policy , and any applicable restrictions imposed by non-UCAR sources. Each UCAR employee holds title to the Scholarly Works (as defined in UCAR procedures related to Policy 3-2) that he/she creates but grants to UCAR a nonexclusive, irrevocable, paid-up, worldwide license to exercise any and all rights under copyright law relating to those Scholarly Works, in any and all media now or hereafter known, and to authorize others to do the same; provided that the Works are not sold for a profit. CopyrightUCAR's policy is to comply with the requirements of the United States Copyright Act (Title 17, United States Code). (Copyright is the exclusive ownership and control of an original work that is fixed in any tangible medium of expression.) Employees must comply with laws related to copyright in the creation, use, or reproduction of materials in digital, electronic, print, or any other form, medium, or format. UCAR employees may reproduce copyrighted materials without the copyright owner's permission where such reproduction constitutes “Fair Use” under the Copyright Act. Please see the Office of General Counsel Web site for more information about the Fair Use exception to the Copyright Act. UCAR's policy on ownership of works subject to copyright protection is set forth in the Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Policy. See also UCAR's policies on Access to and Use of Computer and Information Systems and Official Communications. Contact the Office of General Counsel regarding compliance with or interpretation of the United States Copyright Act, including licensing for any use that may require permission from the author. Contact the NCAR Library Director about the Open Access initiative. Contact the Director of Communications for interpretation of this policy. |
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