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DASH to the Finish with Your Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs): Submission Dos and Don'ts

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online, Open to the public, OSRDS,
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Hoping to make your ETD submission as easy as possible? Curious about copyright, publishing, and what it means to share your dissertation openly? 

Join Jessica Evans, Research & Collections Librarian, Fine Arts Library, Kerry Masteller, Music Librarian for Scholarly Communications and Digital Programs, and Colin Lukens, Senior Repository Manager, Harvard Library Open Scholarship, for a session just for graduate students where you will 

  • Explore your options when navigating the ETD submission process in ProQuest 
  • Understand copyright considerations as well as embargo policies and procedures 
  • Discover the benefits of sharing your work in DASH, the University’s open access, institutional repository 

Learn what to consider as you approach your ETD submission deadline and get your questions answered. We’re here to help you confidently complete the last steps of your dissertation process. 

Registration is required. 

Harvard Library is committed to making our workshops accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation, then please contact Emily Kilcer to discuss options. 

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