The Transfer Code of Practice

The UKSG Transfer Working Group is pleased to release the Code of Practice Version 2.0. 

• Download Transfer Code of Practice (PDF)
• Download Transfer logo (.PNG)
• The Supplementary Information document (PDF) provides background information and further explanation of the Code of Practice but it is NOT part of the Code. It is provided for information purposes only and will be updated on a regular basis.
• The Consolidated Data Excel spreadsheet (XLS) is a template that may be useful for publishers when exchanging data as part of a transfer. This document is also provided for information only and is not part of the Code. 

Endorsing the code

Publishers can sign up to the Code by

•  emailing epentz@crossref.org and stating that they endorse the Code
• joining the Transfer notifications email list and sending announcements of all journal transfers. 

If you have any questions please email the Chair of the Working Group, Ed Pentz at epentz@crossref.org