Submission of dissertations
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How to publish your dissertation

You have several possibilities to publish your dissertation:

Your faculty may have further requirements. Please note the regulations of the departments

  1. Convert file to PDF/A-document - please find instructions for creating a PDF/A documentpdf here (German language only; 2.1MB).
    If the work in the printed version includes a CV or other personal data, e.g. a thank you note or declarations, we recommend removing these in the electronic version intended for publication - do not black out the relevant sections, as these can be made visible again using a PDF editing tool.
    Submission of university publications: technical requirements

    1. Text part as 1 PDF/A document, for multi-volume works 1 PDF/A document per volume.
      The abstract (preferably German and English) may contain a maximum of 5000 characters; this will be entered into the form on the university publication server during the upload process. It is not necessary to submit it as a separate file.
    2. If it is not possible to create a PDF/A file, a file in PDF format can also be submitted.
      Technical requirements::
      • The file names of the PDF/A or PDF documents must not contain any umlauts, special characters or spaces. The file name is displayed in the university publication server; it is no longer possible to change the file name once the document has been published.
      • PDF/A or PDF documents must not have any security settings (password protection). This is of the utmost importance for long-term archiving.
    3. Multimedia objects can be added in all current multimedia formats: Graphics:
      • TIFF
      • JPG bzw. JPEG
      • PNG
      Video sequences:
      • RM
      • WMV
      • Quicktime (Mac OS)
      Audio files:
      • MP3
      • WMA

    In case of problems or requests, the responsible colleagues at the Academic Publications Office of the University Library Frankfurt will be happy to help you at any time.

  2. Register file and upload Link
    Due to constant traffic from AI crawlers and other abusive external influences, the repository may suffer slowdowns or be temporarily unavailable. If you encounter difficulties uploading your work, please bear the following in mind:
    • Wait a few minutes and then try again. It is possible that a security function has been activated that needs to be reset.
    • Access from the university network (computers in pool rooms or in the library, at workplaces and from work devices, or via the GU Wi-Fi) is usually very stable and reliable. If possible, visit the campus.
    • If you continue to experience difficulties, please contact publizieren[at]ub.uni-frankfurt.de
  3. You have to hand in your documents at the » Hochschulschriftenstelle der UB (University Library′s Academic Publications Office):
    1. signed » Einverständniserklärung (declaration of consent) pdf
    2. 1 bound paper copy
      - on acid-free, permanent paper (according to DIN ISO 9706)
      - in DIN A 4 or A 5 format
      - with single threadless binding (no staples, no spiral binding, no clamp binding)
      - enter/add date of disputation (also possible in written form)
  4. If you wish to request an embargo period, please announce this before and/or with the submission of the printed copies. Otherwise, the necessary restraint of the dissertation cannot be guaranteed.
  5. The confirmation of receipt for the submitted copies will be sent by the University Library′s Academic Publications Office (Monday-Friday) to the responsible doctoral office by in-house mail. If you would like to receive the confirmation of receipt in person when you hand in your copies, please make an appointment in advance.
  6. Your faculty may have further requirements. Please consult your faculty′s Doctoral Regulations for more information.your faculty′s doctoral studies office.
  1. You have to hand in your documents at the Hochschulschriftenstelle der UB (University Library′s Academic Publications Office):
    5 bound paper copies:
    - on acid-free, permanent paper (according to DIN ISO 9706)
    - in DIN A 4 or A 5 format
    - with single threadless binding (no staples, no spiral binding, no clamp binding)
    - enter/add date of disputation (also possible in written form)
  2. If you wish to request an embargo period, please announce this before and/or with the submission of the printed copies. Otherwise, the necessary restraint of the dissertation cannot be guaranteed.
  3. The confirmation of receipt for the submitted copies will be sent by the University Library′s Academic Publications Office (Monday-Friday) to the responsible doctoral office by in-house mail. If you would like to receive the confirmation of receipt in person when you hand in your copies, please make an appointment in advance.
  4. Your faculty may have further requirements. Please consult your faculty′s Doctoral Regulations for more information. your faculty′s doctoral studies office.
  1. Bei der Hochschulschriftenstelle (University Library′s Academic Publications Office):
    FB 1: Law: 1 copy
    FB 2-10: Economics, Social Sciences and Humanities:   2 copies
    FB 11-15: Natural sciences: 2 copies
    FB 16: Medicine: 2 copies
  2. The confirmation of receipt for the submitted copies will be sent by the University Library′s Academic Publications Office (Monday-Friday) to the responsible doctoral office by in-house mail. If you would like to receive the confirmation of receipt in person when you hand in your copies, please make an appointment in advance.
  3. Your faculty may have further requirements. Please consult your faculty′s Doctoral Regulations for more information. your faculty′s doctoral studies office.

Your contact persons in the library for organizational questions:

Contact persons
E-Mail: ptg[at]ub.uni-frankfurt.de

If you have any technical questions regarding online publication on the publication server, please contact:

E-Mail: publizieren[at]ub.uni-frankfurt.de

Deliver when and where?

Copies can be handed in at the information desk of the Central Library (opening hours).

Alternatively, a delivery can be arranged directly with colleagues at the University Library′s Academic Publications Office after prior written registration or telephone arrangement: ptg[at]ub.uni-frankfurt.de

The address for submission or postal delivery of the necessary copies (and, if necessary, permission for online publication) is:

Universitätsbibliothek
- Hochschulschriftenstelle -
Freimannplatz 1
D-60325 Frankfurt am Main

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