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Faculty Resources

Find out how the library can help support your teaching and research. Explore resources and services to make your academic life a little easier!

Welcome!

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Welcome to the Faculty Resources LibGuide, designed to support the unique needs of faculty in the health sciences. This guide provides quick access to essential library resources and services, including tools for research, teaching support, and scholarly publishing. Explore tailored content to enhance your teaching, streamline your research, and stay current in your field. Whether you're seeking assistance with literature reviews, identifying impactful journals, or integrating library resources into your curriculum, this guide is here to help. 

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"New Update"

Important and Time Sensitive: NIH Policy Updates

NIH Public Access Policy Effective July 1, 2025. 

The NIH has announced that the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy will now apply to all articles accepted for publication on or after July 1, 2025. Due to the significant policy changes and the new, accelerated implementation timeline, all NIH-funded researchers need to understand the requirements and adjust their research plans accordingly to comply with them, thereby avoiding potential jeopardization of their current and future funding opportunities.

Key Information:

  • Immediate submission to PubMed Central (PMC): Authors should submit the Author Accepted Manuscript (AAM) to PMC as soon as it is accepted for publication, to be made publicly available on the official date of publication (with “zero embargo”). 

  • July 1st acceptance date: The new requirements will apply to articles accepted for publication on or after July 1, 2025, even if they were already submitted for peer review when the policy was announced. For some, this may result in unplanned expenses. 

  • Open Access Fees or Article Processing Charges (APC): Authors should investigate their preferred journals’ policies on Green Open Access and depositing to PMC. While the NIH does not require payment from authors, many journals will charge open-access fees or APCs, so the only free path to compliance may be choosing a different journal. 

  • Self-archiving: Even if a journal allows authors to make their AAM available immediately, many require authors to deposit the manuscript to PMC on their own. 

  • Compliance and enforcement: Non-compliance may affect NIH's future funding decisions for the author’s institution or result in delayed award processing. 

To learn more, please see our NIH Public Access Policy Guide.

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