Guide: Publication Deposit in DAU
Institutional repository
DAU is the institutional repository of Ramon Llull University (URL), which enables the long-term preservation of and open access to the university’s publications, including those from IQS.
At the IQS Library, we manage and update the repository by depositing:
- Journal articles
- Conference papers
- Books and book chapters
DAU Institutional Repository
Procedure for adding publications
At the IQS Library, we are responsible for managing the deposit of research staff publications in the institutional repository (DAU), provided that the following criteria are met:
- At least one of the authors must have an IQS affiliation.
- The publication must have a DOI or another assigned identifier.
- It must be published in a specific volume or issue.
- Before starting the process, please check that the publication is not already in DAU.
- Fill in the relevant form and attach the correct version of the document:
- If the publication is behind a paywall, we need the postprint version (accepted author manuscript).
- If the publication is open access, we need the published version.
En el Repositorio institucional DAU se publican en acceso abierto únicamente las versiones revisadas por pares: el accepted author manuscript (postprint) o la versión publicada. La versión que se puede depositar depende del tipo de acceso de la publicación final:
- If the publication is restricted (i.e. requires payment or a subscription), the Accepted Author Manuscript (postprint) is deposited.
- If the publication is Open Access, the Version of record is deposited.
Versions of scientific articles © 2026 by Biblioteca IQS is licensed under CC BY 4.0
Definitions
- Preprint: The first version of the article submitted to the journal for review and consideration for acceptance, prior to the peer-review process.
- Accepted Author Manuscript (AAM) or Postprint: This is the final version of the publication, incorporating all changes and corrections from the peer-review process, which the journal has finally agreed to publish. This document does not yet have an active DOI or copyright information. It is extremely important that, once the journal has accepted the article for publication, you keep a copy of this version in case it needs to be deposited. This is particularly important if the published version ends up being available only by subscription or for a paywall.
- Version of record (VoR) or Published Version: The final version published on the journal’s website, featuring the publisher’s own layout, with a DOI and the article’s copyright information.
The rights and licences applicable to each publication depend on the version of the document and the conditions set by the publisher:
- Open-access published version: if the article has been published in open access, the published version may be deposited, retaining the same rights and Creative Commons licence.
- Restricted-access postprint version: this is deposited in accordance with the publisher’s criteria, which may include embargo periods or specific conditions regarding the use of Creative Commons licences.
You can view the journal policies at Jisc – Open Policy Finder
DAU Institutional Repository
FAQs
Depositing in the DAU institutional repository is essential for the following reasons:
Commitment to open science
By following the open access “green route”, depositing in DAU ensures free and open access to IQS publications. This promotes transparency, the reuse of knowledge and the collective advancement of science.
Compliance with funding bodies’ requirements
Numerous funding schemes, both national and European, require that publications resulting from their grants must be deposited in institutional repositories. Failure to do so may constitute non-compliance that could affect future calls for proposals.
Mandatory for evaluation processes
From 2023, it will be mandatory to have publications submitted for research activity evaluation processes, such as ANECA’s Six-Year Research Evaluations or the AQU’s Mèrits de Recerca, deposited in an institutional repository.
Once your paper has been accepted following peer review, please contact the IQS Library, attaching the required version of the article (AAM or VoR), either via the online form or by email.
The IQS Library recommends the following open-access repositories for depositing preprints:
General Scope Repositories
Subject-specific Repositories
If you have another institutional affiliation, first check if the publication is already deposited in its Institutional Repository. If the publication isn’t found, the IQS Library recommends the following open-access repositories for depositing preprints:
General Scope Repositories
Subject-specific Repositories
- arXiv: physics, mathematics, computer science, statistics
- bioRxiv: biological sciences
- medRxiv: medicine and health
- chemRxiv: chemistry
- socArXiv: social sciences
- psyArXiv: psychology
- SSRN: economics, law and social sciences
Steps to follow
- Search for your journal on Jisc and check which version you can deposit (preprint, AAM or VoR).
- Check the permitted licence and whether there is an embargo period.
- Deposit the article in accordance with these conditions: enter the metadata, specify the licence and embargo period stated in Jisc , and upload the authorised version.
DAU's publications can also be found at…
Recercat
A collaborative repository that brings together research publications from universities and research centres in Catalonia.Recolecta
Also known as Recolector de Ciencia Abierta, it is the national aggregator of Open Access Repositories launched by FECYT and the CRUE’s University Libraries Network (REBIUN).OpenAIRE
A European database providing open access to scientific publications, research data and funded by european research projects.