This training highlights the benefits of open access to publications. It explains the different models of open access (OA), typical policy requirements relating to OA and strategies to comply with OA policies.

By the end of this training, learners should be able to:

• Understand how to publish their work openly and be aware of the advantages of OA.
• Understand different OA models.
• Understand rights retention.
• Find an OA publishing option for their research.
• Know how to find a suitable repository to provide OA and archive their work.
• Know how to publish OA monographs.
• Understand funders' expectations and policies on OA.
• Find the options to secure funding for Article Processing Charges (APCs) where applicable, and available discounts or waivers.

Training outline

• OA drivers: increased discoverability, visibility and impact; funders’ requirements to deposit in an OA repository; publishers’ responses; rights retention.
• Get started with OA publishing by finding a suitable journal or a suitable repository for your publications.
• No-fee (Diamond OA)
• APC waivers and discounts.

Resources for facilitators and learners

Online courses

• EMBL-EBI. How to make your research open with Europe PMC. https://doi.org/10.6019/TOL.OpenResearch_ePMC-w.2023.00001.1

Videos, webinars, online tutorials

• CharlestonConference. 2022. What’s in a Waiver?
  

• Goms Tech Talks. 2022. Letter to Editor | writing a Letter to the Editor #1 | Requesting to Reduce the APC Charges | Trending
  

Collections of resources

• Using Open Access (OA) routes to increase research impact. 2024. EIFL Digital Research Literacy Training Programme Outline for Librarians.