Often when publishing open access you will need to use standard forms of wording, for example when acknowledging funders. You can find templates for these here: openaccess.ox.ac.uk/templates

Are you confused by open access terms? Wondering what an embargo period or an AAM is? You can find this out and more with our glossary: openaccess.ox.ac.uk/glossary#colla…

Heard about rights retention, but unsure as to what it is? Check out our website for more information: openaccess.ox.ac.uk/rights-retenti…

If you’ve previously joined us for our “Fundamentals” course but want to delve further into the world of publishing open access do come along to our Logistics course, held online on 25th April, 14:30-16:00. Book here:

bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ask/workshops#…

If you’re funded by Wellcome, UK Research and Innovation, British Heart Foundation or Cancer Research UK Policy then Oxford has block grant funding available to you for the payment of in-scope open access funds.

Apply promptly on acceptance! Details here: openaccess.ox.ac.uk/block-grants

Have you heard us mention Symplectic Elements but not sure what it is?
Further information on this research information management system can be found here: researchsupport.admin.ox.ac.uk/reporting/symp…

Publishing book chapters open access may now be a requirement if you are funded. Our website has lots of useful information on how to achieve this!

openaccess.ox.ac.uk/chapters

Journal Checker Tool can help you to work out your publishing options if you are funded by a Plan-S compliant funder, e.g. UKRI or Wellcome.

journalcheckertool.org

Looking for open access material? Try
Search Engine BASE / @[email protected] (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine) at base-search.net.

Over 360 million documents are indexed in BASE, many of which are free. Use the filters to limit your search to open access items & terms of re-use (e.g. CC BY).

Are you submitting your research to a trusted journal?

Make an informed decision by using the Think. Check. Submit. tool. Don't get caught out. thinkchecksubmit.org

Did you know that the University of Oxford has a data management policy, promoting good practice around research data?

Check out the policy (plus lots more useful info about research data management) on our sister site, Research Data Oxford. researchdata.ox.ac.uk/university-of-…

What is a preprint? What is a preprint server or repository? What are some of the benefits and concerns of making your work available in this way?

Find out the answer to these questions and more on our dedicated preprints page. openaccess.ox.ac.uk/preprints/

DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) is an independent directory of over 20,000 quality-assured #OA journals.

Search DOAJ by subject or even limit your search to journals that don't charge open access publication fees. doaj.org
DOAJ

You can also learn more about these licences in our workshop 'Open Scholarship: Playing in the open: Getting familiar with Creative Commons licences'. The next session takes place on Thurs 4 June at 11:30 at the Radcliffe Science Library. To book visit: shorturl.at/sxF02

The Sherpa suite of tools can help you find information on publisher open access policies. Try out Sherpa Romeo, and see what information you can find.
v2.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/

A reminder that we're out of office until Tuesday 2nd April. Enjoy the Easter break!

The open access helpdesk is now closed for the Easter weekend, 29 March - 1st April inclusive.

We'll be back and raring to answer all your open access related questions on Tuesday 2nd April.

Do you have funder requirements to deposit into Europe PubMed Central? Their handy user guide can be found on their website: plus.europepmc.org/user-guide

Considering using material created by others in your work? Why not look at Creative Commons material? These are licensed for various types of re-use by others. Find more information here: openaccess.ox.ac.uk/finding-cc-med…

The world of open monographs is changing!

Make sure you are up to date with long form publications and funder requirements by visiting our dedicated page here openaccess.ox.ac.uk/open-monographs