Rights & Permissions

CSIRO Publishing disseminates scientific research and information through the publication of journals, books and magazines. Our publishing activities aim to further international scientific liaison and deliver the greatest possible impact to the Australian and global community.

All material published by CSIRO Publishing is protected under copyright and intellectual property laws and consent in writing is required to reproduce any material.

We offer rights, licensing and permissions options to enable individuals, publishers, institutions and commercial organisations worldwide to reuse or republish material with the appropriate permission and consent.

RIGHTS

CSIRO Publishing welcomes enquiries regarding co-publication, translation or other subsidiary rights to our publications. Our current rights guide is available at the link below, and you can contact us directly at publishing@csiro.au

2022-2023 Rights Guide (PDF 1.065 MB)

2024 Children Rights Guide (PDF 1.920 MB)

Children Backlist Rights Guide (PDF 1.296 MB)

PERMISSIONS

Permission to use text extracts, figures, tables, photos and illustrations from books and journals published by CSIRO Publishing can be requested for uses including republication in a printed book, journal or eBook, use in presentations, academic course packs, websites, academic papers and theses, and for use in documentation prepared by organisations and commercial entities.

While CSIRO Publishing is a signatory of the STM Permissions Guidelines, we still require that co-signatories request and clear permissions.

If you are the Author of material published by CSIRO Publishing, please refer to your Licence to Publish or Author Contract for information regarding reusing your work.

Permission to reuse material published in CSIRO journals and books can be facilitated through international collecting agencies including the Copyright Agency, and the Copyright Clearance Centre. A link is available on the relevant paper, or you may contact the collecting agency of your choice to clear permissions. Certain reuses attract a licence fee or will require a special order request.

If you are unable to obtain permission for the material via either of these agencies please contact us directly via email publishing@csiro.au, or via our web form, clearly stating your intended use and details of the source material.

For storytime, online readings or other performance or recording permissions, please contact publishing@csiro.au

OPEN ACCESS

Some content published by CSIRO Publishing is marked as Open Access. Open Access content is copyright and has been made available under the terms of a Creative Commons Licence. The Licence grants permission for use under specific terms without seeking further consent. The terms of the Creative Commons Licence are outlined in detail at the link provided where Open Access material appears.