Before setting up a new periodical in DigitalCommons@URI, the publisher of the periodical must submit a Periodical Request Form to the Libraries. The Digital Initiatives Librarian will review the form, in consultation with the Committee on Digital Initiatives, and respond to the publisher within 14 business days.
Libraries and the Publisher must sign URI's Memorandum of Understanding.
Periodical Request Form and Memorandum of Understanding are available below in PDF and DOCX formats.
To-do list for a new journal, in no particular order:
Apply for a new ISSN
Apply for inclusion in the DOAJ (after setup)
Ensure that Policies section, rights for authors, and submission forms are all correct and aligned
Implement CC licenses
Set up DOI workflow
Ensure the Policies section contains required info for DOAJ: APC charges info; author rights; contact information for Editorial board, etc.