Open Access Publishing
The publishing of scientific findings is the central concern of all researchers. Only through the publishing of research results does scientific work become visible to th... [more]
Open Access Funding
The open access publishing of contributions is often associated with costs for the authors. The University of Innsbruck tries to assist its researchers with the funding o... [more]
Counselling and Contact
Open Access is a central aspect of scientific communication. With the Open Access Contact Point , the University of Innsbruck wants to offer its researchers a contact poi... [more]
News
- Germany: PROJEKT DEAL and SPRINGER NATURE reach understanding on world's largest transformative Open Access agreementA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between MPDL Services, on behalf of Projekt DEAL, and Springer Nature sets the scene for the world's most comprehensive open access (OA) agreement to be finalised later this year.
- How does the final version of Plan S affect scholars who receive FWF funding?Following an open consultation process, the final guidelines for the implementation of Plan S were published at the end of May 2019. Plan S comes into force on 1.1.2021 and means amended Open Access conditions for the publication of scientific articles resulting from FWF projects.
- cOAlition S Releases Revised Implementation Guidance on Plan S Following Public Feedback ExerciseOn 31st May 2019, cOAlition S released the revised guidance on Plan S implementation which has been approved by all coalition members.
- Elsevier strikes its first national deal with large open-access elementAgreement with Norwegian consortium allows researchers to make the vast majority of their work free to read on publication in Elsevier journals.
- University of California terminates subscriptions with ElsevierAs a leader in the global movement toward open access to publicly funded research, the University of California is taking a firm stand by deciding not to renew its subscriptions with Elsevier. Despite months of contract negotiations, Elsevier was unwilling to meet UC’s key goal: securing universal open access to UC research while containing the rapidly escalating costs associated with for-profit journals.
Events
- Training: Open Access Publishing – Services, Financing, ConsultationsOpen Access - unrestricted and free access to scientific literature - is a recent and forward-looking topic. What services, financing options and supporting offers are available at the university? How can the legal framework conditions be handled? Which aspects of Open Access publishing require special attention? These and similar questions are dealt with in the course. We offer to visit your department for consultation and information events also in English.