The Library is here to support you in understanding and navigating the evolving landscape of scholarly communications. Libraries engage directly with publishers and the wider scholarly publishing community and are well-positioned to share valuable insights on research discovery and dissemination strategies. Find information and services on Open Access, research metrics and your scholarly profile, and how we’re working with researchers, publishers, and other academic libraries to make research immediately and freely available to all.
Workshop: Navigating article publishing charges: From fee to free: Watch the recording
Workshop: Navigating article publishing charges: From fee to free: Watch the recording
Take advantage of the licensing agreements Leddy Library has negotiated with some publishers that provide Open Access publishing rights (e.g., waivers or discounts on article processing charges or publishing fees)
Make your research Open Access and increase its visibility, impact, and reach
Explore the latest trends shaping scholarly communications, such as Open Access journal publishing business models and predatory & deceptive publishing
Maximize your research impact by utilizing author identifiers, like ORCID, and understanding research metrics
Publish a journal, book, or conference proceedings with our Library Open Publishing Service
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