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How do USGS authors list their affiliation in the bylines of information products? [024]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

The Bureau affiliation in outside publications should be shown first as “U.S. Geological Survey.” The author’s science center name may be listed next. If applicable, a laboratory or university affiliation follows. [Read more]

The Bureau affiliation in outside publications should be shown first as “U.S. Geological Survey.” The author’s science center name may be listed next. If applicable, a laboratory or university affiliation follows. For USGS publications (SM 1100.3), affiliation is not shown if all authors are USGS employees. USGS authors should contact their local Science Publishing Network (SPN) Publishing Service Center (PSC) Chief for additional guidance on listing affiliation of non-USGS authors in USGS publications.