Q. Why can't I add the publisher PDF of my publication in Research Online?

Most journals and publishers specify the version of a publication that is allowed to be 'self-archived' (i.e. published onto an institutional repository such as Research Online).

Sometimes the publisher version (also known as 'proof' or 'author copy') is permitted. Other times the final manuscript version (also known as 'post-peer reviewed version' or 'post-print') is permitted. 

The Library will check the copyright requirements of the journal before any version is made available on Research Online.