If a publisher has Rightslink enabled, a link for “Permissions and Reprints” is associated with the article’s abstract.

This link will lead you to a RightsLink page specific for your request. If you do not have a RightsLink account, you will need to establish one (free).

For “Type of usage” choose option closest to “Reuse in a journal.”

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Initial RightsLink page This example is from an Elsevier publication; page appearance will vary by publisher.

Find abstract for specific journal article on the journal’s official website. Find link for “Permission/rights.” Click to access RightsLink page.

Select option closest to “reuse in a journal/magazine” to borrow for use in Clinics articles List of options may vary by publisher.

Select “author of new work” when applying for materials to use in your Clinics’ manuscript. OR “STM Signatory” if that is an option, to avoid unnecessary fees.

RightsLink provides options to borrow:

Figures

Tables

Full articles

Excerpts

Abstracts

For this example, the author wants to borrow one figure. Select “both print and electronic” for Format

This order is an example of request before an author accepts.

If asked whether author will be translating, select “No.”

The order screen summarizes details of the information the requestor input. To accept:

(1) Click both boxes in the lower left corner

(2) Input the borrowing author’s name and Clinics series under “Customer Code”

(3) Click “Accept”