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Permissions and Commercial Reprints/Eprints

Permission to Reuse ASM Journal Content

ASM journals use Copyright Clearance Center Marketplace (CCC) to help users secure permission to reuse content published in ASM journals.

To make the process as easy as possible and to confirm that permission is required, we suggest:

  • Reviewing the copyright and/or license to make sure ASM is the copyright holder
  • Reviewing the figure legends to make sure ASM is the copyright holder

ASM asks that all requestors make a good faith effort to secure permission from the authors. When ASM journal content is reused, credit should be given to the author and journal where the figure/table/content originally appeared.

Requesting Permission to Reuse ASM Journal Content

The easiest way to submit a permissions request via the ASM Journals website is to search for the ASM journal content you would like to reuse and then click on the "Request Permissions" link in the information tab (see the information icon in the screenshot below).

information in the article view

Steps to Complete CCC Permission Requests

  • Enter the year the content was published if necessary
  • Select the format in which you would like to reuse the content from the options provided
  • Click the Price & Order button
  • Fill out the display fields for how the content will be reused
  • Create an account or log in to your existing account
  • Accept the terms and conditions, and permission will then be granted

Included below are three screenshots to give you an idea of what you will see once the link takes you from the ASM journal content to copyright.com, and the options that you can choose from.

Landing page:

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Content reuse options:

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Option selection/Quick Price screen:

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If you are looking for a type of reuse that is not listed, select the “I don't see my intended use” option and outline your requirements. Please outline the part(s) of the article you wish to reuse (e.g., images, abstract, etc.) and how you intend to reuse the material (e.g., in a presentation, on a website, in your thesis/dissertation, etc.). The initial response time to most requests is 48 hours.

Ordering Commercial Reprints and Eprints of ASM Journal Articles

CCC manages commercial reprint and eprint orders of content published in American Society for Microbiology (ASM) journals.

Companies/organizations interested in purchasing ASM journal article reprints or eprints should email [email protected] with the specifications. CCC’s Reprints/Eprints Services team will typically provide a quote the same day.

Commercial Reprint Order Specifications (this should not be considered a comprehensive list)

  • Quantity (minimum order requirement of 100 copies)
  • Disclaimer Text (requires ASM approval)
  • Black and white/ color
  • Covers
  • Shrink wrap
  • Split shipments

ASM adds a disclaimer to all reprint and eprint orders.

Disclaimer: This reprint is provided courtesy of [COMPANY NAME], which has a financial interest in the product/topic discussed in this article. The American Society for Microbiology does not assume responsibility for the content of the following information.

LAST UPDATED: July 2022