From: University Dissertat Thesis Services <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 3:55 PM
Subject: UDTS policy on Signature Sheets and Embargo Request Forms

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As I've (understandably) received this question quite a bit over the last week, I wanted to make sure everyone is clear on my policy re: signing Signature Sheets and Embargo Request Forms.

I will accept digital/electronic signatures as long as they look like actual signatures, as opposed to a box stating something to the effect of "I certify that I agree" or something similar.

The sign-scan-send (s-s-s) method will also work, with this caveat: Signature Sheets can almost always withstand 1 round of s-s-s without issue. The second round may be fine, but after that, the chances that the Signature Sheet will warp/become "dirty" increase dramatically. Please use your judgment, and please be aware that I will not accept a messy/unreadable signed Signature Sheet. S-s-s is usually fine for Embargo Request Forms, as only 2 people (at the most) will sign them. But, again, please use your judgment.

I hope this helps; please let me know if you have any questions or need any further information.

Thank you,

Sally



Sally Evans
Coordinator
University Dissertation & Thesis Services
George Mason University
2005 Fenwick Library
Web: http://library.gmu.edu/udts
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Phone: 703-993-2222
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