frequently asked questions

If you have question that is not answered below you may find it useful to consult the site index. Alternatively, questions may be addressed to support@iucr.org.

General

• Other than the support email above is there a list of more specific contacts?
• What are the terms of use of Crystallography Journals Online?
• How do I find the supporting information for an article?
• How do I order reprints?
• How do I apply for copyright permission to reproduce material from IUCr Journals?
• When do I need copyright permission to reproduce material from other publishers journals?

Article Linking

• How do I create links to an article?

Article alerting

• I would like to receive e-mail alerts when new articles are published.
• I would like to subscribe to an RSS feed of new articles that are published.

Article submission

• Where do I find Notes for Authors?
• Where do I find submission instructions?
• How can I find out information about the status of my article?

Crystallographic Information Files (CIFs)

• What is checkCIF and how do I use it?
• What is printCIF and how do I use it?

Subscriptions/access

• Where can I find details regarding access requirements for Crystallography Journals Online
• I am an institutional subscriber and wish to provide access to distance learners who do not use our campus computer network. How can I do this?
• I am a subscriber without a fixed IP address. How can I access the full texts of journals to which I am subscribed?