General Information
Do I need to log in to use SpringerLink?
No, you do not need to log into an individual user account to use SpringerLink
for research and discovery purposes. Abstracts, front- and back-matter are freely available online. There are also
Open Access articles and some free sample content that is freely available online. If you wish to use personalization
features like Alerting and Favorites linking, then you need to log into an individual user account.
What is a Related article and Semantic Linking?
A new software-driven, semantic analysis of electronic documents offers SpringerLink
users a separate list of additional documents matching their initial search request. The Related Documents
function presents the user with additional SpringerLink content that is relevant to their research and offers
convenient access to these documents. Related Documents returns 10 additional documents with content that is
most similar to the source document, using a new digital fingerprinting process that analyzes journal articles
and book chapters on a content level that far surpasses simple keyword search functions.
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Where can I find the Terms and Conditions?
All general Terms and Conditions can be found by following the link at the
bottom of every SpringerLink page.
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With which browsers is Springerlink compatible?
SpringerLink is optimized for standardized web browsers including, but not limited
to, Firefox, Internet Explorer 8, Google Chrome, and Safari. Please note that non-standards-compliant browsers
may display some pages improperly. You may need to upgrade to the most current version of your browser or
download one of the standards-compliant browsers listed above.
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What is Online First?
The Online First service lets users access peer reviewed articles well before
print publication. These articles are searchable and citable by their DOI (Digital Object Identifier) and
hence significantly reduce the time it takes for critical discoveries to reach the research community.
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What is a MetaPress ID and where can I find it?
A MetaPress ID is similar to an electronic account number and may be needed
if you are requesting assistance from the helpdesk or information. Your MetaPress ID is located in the
footer, at the bottom of every SpringerLink page.
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Where can I find information on rights and Permissions for Springer products?
All abstracts of all journal articles and book chapters on Springerlink show a
button “Permissions & Reprints”, that links to the Rightslink automated Reprints and Permissions solution,
for instant online permission services, offered by the Copyright Clearance Center.
Additional information on rights and permissions can be found on springer.com/rights
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