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Subscription access and devices
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For libraries
Subscription access and devices
How do I gain access to articles on the site?
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Managing subscriptions
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Permission to distribute or post articles
How do I get permission to distribute an article?
At the top of every article there is a buy button on the left. Click the buy button and choose “PDF + permission to distribute” to gain permission. There is a permission fee to distribute articles.
Can I distribute PDFs via e-mail?
Yes. The permission fee applies to each copy that you email. When transmitting electronically, please inform each recipient that MIT SMR’s material is copyrighted, and no further reproduction or distribution can be made without the express written consent of MIT Sloan Management Review.
Can I post your articles on my company’s website?
Yes, but there are permission fees associated. Please contact us to gain permission to post an article on your site.
How do I get permission to use an article in a book?
You can order book permissions by emailing Tribune Media Services with the information below. Pricing is based on the book’s print run and starts at $500.
- Title of book / magazine (may need a sample if new publication)
- Author(s) / editor(s)
- Publication date / issue date
- Print run / circulation size
- Title(s) of MIT SMR article(s) — not to exceed two
- Requestor’s address, including billing contact
Payment is due upon the book’s publication date.
Can I get custom reprints of an article with my company’s logo?
Yes. We are more than happy to assist you in developing a custom reprint for your company function or presentation. Please contact Customer Service at 617-253-7170 or e-mail us for more information.
Can I translate an article into another language?
Yes, if the article is for academic use. Obtain permission using the instructions above, and you are free to translate. If the translated article is to be published in a magazine or book, please contact at our international syndicator, Tribune Media Services.
Services for faculty
Do you have an Academic Preview policy?
Yes. Please contact us to get a review copy of any article. Please provide the names of the instructor, the institution, and the course.
Is there a permission discount for faculty?
Yes. Enter ACADEMIC in the promotion box of your cart, and give the name of the instructor, the institution, and the course.
For authors
Where do I get information on submitting an article to MIT SMR?
Please visit our author guidelines page for complete instructions.
For libraries
Please visit our library subscription page for complete information.