Delivery of monograph online publications

One-off registration is necessary before making a delivery. Please note the Rules for the delivery of online publications.

There are currently two possible ways of submitting online publications: delivery via the web form and delivery using an OAI harvesting method. The web form is suitable for smaller numbers of online publications, whereas OAI harvesting is the better option for larger quantities.


Delivery of monograph online publications via the web form:

  1. Call up the web form for submitting online publications.
  2. Identify yourself by means of your email address and your password.
  3. Complete the form and check your details on the "Confirm data" page.
  4. Send off the form. You will then receive confirmation of the successful data transfer.

Download iconFull instructions on the delivery of monograph online publications via the web form (available only in German)


Delivery of monograph online publications using an automatic delivery method (OAI harvesting):


In the case of automatic delivery (OAI harvesting), the submitter identifies a repository from which the German National Library can automatically obtain information on any new publications. This is effected using a technical protocol which describes the exact procedure and which must be implemented by both parties - a harvesting protocol, e. g. OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting). All the metadata necessary for processing can be retrieved via an interface. Manual interaction between the submitter and the German National Library is no longer required for this. OAI-PMH based on HTTP, i. e. all security mechanisms which support the HTTP can be used to secure the transmitted information against security breaches. Further information can be obtained in the following introduction:

Download iconAutomatic delivery using harvesting (available only in German)


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