ScholarWorks@UMBC can support hosted files and links to content on external servers. Ask yourself the following questions to determine which method is best for your work.
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Yes
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No |
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Do you have the right to post this work?
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You can post links or files.
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You can post links only.
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Is the work available for free on the web?
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You can post links or files.
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You can post links only.
Linking is not allowed if a subscription or fee is required to access the item.
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Is library stewardship needed?
(to increase the odds of the work surviving into the future)
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You can post links or files.
Files for library stewardship may be accompanied by links.
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You can post links only.
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Are specialized software or web services needed? Is a more robust server need?
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You can post links only.
Locate works using special software or services elsewhere and link to them.
Locate very large files on a DoIt server and link to them.
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You can post links or files.
The link to serve the work utilizing special services may be accompanied by files for library stewardship.
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