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EDITORIAL / CONTENT
What are the sources for the material on CSH Protocols?
Protocols on CSH Protocols come from a variety of sources, including Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Manuals and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Courses. New protocols are actively being solicited by the editorial staff of CSH Protocols, and we encourage all scientists to submit their protocols to the site. More details on submitting protocols can be found here.
What is the connection to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory?
CSH Protocols is editorially managed and published by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, a division of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Since 1933, the publication of books and other media by has assisted the Laboratory's purpose of furthering the advance and spread of scientific knowledge. Revenue from sales of CSHL Press publications is used solely in support of research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
What subject areas does CSH Protocols cover?
The protocols cover a wide range of fields within molecular and cell biology, from bioinformatics and computational biology to basic microscopy and electrophoresis. The database does not include ‘pure’ chemistry and physics protocols, but we will apply a very broad definition when determining what is appropriate for inclusion. Protocols that span disciplines are of particular interest to us.
How do I know I can trust the protocols?
All published protocols are peer-reviewed by experts to ensure technical quality. In addition, many of the protocols are ‘field-tested’ in CSHL courses—and fine-tuned based on these results.
How often are new protocols added?
New protocols will be published continuously. Users can sign up for RSS feeds and Alerts when new protocols appear in the database.
Can I suggest a feature for CSH Protocols?
Yes, we are very interested in your feedback and suggestions for CSH Protocols. You can contact us directly through our Feedback page, and information on our editorial staff can be found here. You can also directly comment and contact the editor through our blog, Bench Marks.
How do I cite articles from CSH Protocols?
All articles should be cited by the complete DOI number (e.g., doi: 10.1101/pdb.prot1234), which can be found at the top of each article.
SITE USAGE
How do I find a protocol?
There are many different ways to find the protocol you want.
You can see lists of available protocols sorted by Subject Category (also available as a pull-down menu from the button marked "Find Protocols" at the top of every page), lists of protocols from specific Courses, a list of Newly Added Protocols, and a list of Product Protocols supplied by our sponsors.
To search for a specific Protocol, use the Search box available at the top of every page. This will search the text of every Protocol and Product Protocol available through CSH Protocols and give you a list of the most relevant results. For a more detailed search, use the Advanced Search page, where you can search by title, author and other features found within Protocols. The Advanced Search page also allows you to search non-Protocol material on CSH Protocols, including Recipes and Cautions.
What’s the difference between the search box on every page and an Advanced Search?
The search box on every page searches the full text of every Protocol and Product Protocol available through CSH Protocols. The Advanced Search page searches all site material and allows you to search specific fields within a Protocol.
How do I find protocols from Cold Spring Harbor courses?
A listing of Protocols from specific Courses can be found here.
How do I find recipes for reagents and solutions?
A listing of all Recipes can be found here. To search for a specific Recipe, use the Advanced Search page, and limit your results to Recipes.
How do I find cautions and safety information?
A listing of all Cautions can be found here. To search for a specific Caution, use the Advanced Search page, and limit your results to Cautions.
How can I find reagents and equipment for my experiments?
Our partner site, Biosupplynet offers searchable listings of suppliers for reagents and laboratory equipment. Some specific reagents and equipment mentioned within protocols are linked to Biosupplynet listings of suppliers.
Can I be notified when new protocols are added?
Yes. You can sign up for RSS feeds and Alerts when new protocols appear in the database. Our editor's blog, Bench Marks, highlights new and interesting protocols added to the site.
Is there an Open Access option for publishing with CSH Protocols?
Yes. If authors wish, they can request that protocols be published in an open access format. Open access protocols will require a publication fee at the time of acceptance.
How can I request / suggest a protocol for addition to the site?
Yes, we are very interested in your feedback and suggestions for CSH Protocols. You can contact us directly through our Feedback page, and information on our editorial staff can be found here.
Can I leave comments and add suggestions for specific protocols?
Yes, any useful tips for performing experimental procedures would be highly appreciated by other readers. To leave a comment on a protocol, use the "Submit A Comment" link found in the information box on the right hand side of every protocol. To submit a comment, you must be registered with CSH Protocols, and all comments are moderated by our editors.
What is the moderation process?
All submitted comments will be reviewed by a member of our editorial board prior to being posted on the site. We do this to limit forum spamming and to ensure that all comments are legitimate. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press is not responsible for the content provided by third parties.
Do I need to register to post a comment?
Yes. During the moderation process, one of our editors may need to contact you for further information on your comment.
Can I leave a comment anonymously?
Yes. In the text of your comment, please add a note requesting the editor to publish the comment anonymously. The editor will remove your name and contact information when the comment is posted.
What should I do if I see a comment I know is wrong, or I find offensive?
Please contact the editors and explain why (if it’s not obvious) the comment is inappropriate.
My institution subscribes to CSH Protocols. Do I need to register?
Registration is optional, however, if you wish to use any of the personalized features, like Saved Protocols, Saved Searches and Alerts, you must register. To post a comment in one of the discussion forums, you must be a registered user.
Will registering result in a lot of “spam” e-mails?
No, CSH Protocols will not disclose your contact information to third parties without your express permission. Our full Privacy Policy is available here.
How do I save searches and frequently used protocols?
In the information panel at the right hand side of each protocol, you'll find a link reading, "Save To Personal Folders". Using this link will add that protocol to your personal folders. After performing a search, use the link near the top of your search results that reads, "Save this Search to my Personal Folders". Once you've saved Protocols and Searches, they can be arranged into individual folders by accessing your Personal Page.
How do I access my personal folders of saved Protocols and Searches?
Your Personal Page containing saved Protocols and Searches can be accessed through the Access Personal Pages link found at the top of every page.
Can I re-use material from CSH Protocols online or in print?
No part of these pages, either text or images, may be used for any reason other than personal use. Reproduction, modification, storage in a retrieval system or retransmission, in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, or otherwise—for reasons other than personal use is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press except those uses consistent with the “fair use” limitations of U.S. copyright law. Full Terms of Service can be found here.
Any use of the material found on CSH Protocols in whole or in part should include customary bibliographic citation.
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How can I subscribe to CSH Protocols?
Subscription information can be found here. We encourage you to sign up for a free trial of CSH Protocols for your institution.
My institution does not subscribe to CSH Protocols. How can I get access to materials on the site?
While we encourage you to sign up for a free trial of CSH Protocols for your institution, access to protocols can be purchased on a Pay Per View basis. If you are not at a subscribing institution, attempting to access a protocol will bring you to a page offering Pay Per View access. In order to purchase access, you must register with CSH Protocols.
How Can I Find Out More About CSH Protocols?
Check our news page, which contains a brochure about the site, a user’s guide, and the latest press releases. The editor's blog, Bench Marks, will keep you up to date with information on the latest content.
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