Below is the list of publishers that currently partner with University Libraries for open access publishing. Click on the author's guides for each publisher to learn how to submit your research as open access.
OA published research through these deals will usually be covered by the CC-BY License.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact cjg74@uakron.edu.
No New Elsevier Read and Publish Deals until January 2026.
Eligible dates for publication: Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2027
There is an annual maximum number of articles that can be covered by this deal. When the limit is reached the option to have the article processing charge (APC) covered by the institution will no longer display.
No Hybrid Wiley Read and Publish Deals January 2026.
Eligible dates for publication: Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026
Applies to Wiley's Hybrid Open Access Journals.
No New Springer Read and Publish Deals until January 2026.
Eligible dates for publication: Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026
Applies to Springer's hybrid OA journals.
Eligible dates for publication: Jan 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Applies to most hybrid and gold open access journals.
Eligible dates for publication: Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2027
Applies to Cambridge's hybrid and gold open access journal.
University Libraries has agreements with various publishers that allow University of Akron researchers to publish their research as open access. This free service allows researchers to make research open access while avoiding the expensive standard article processing charges. The first of these deals was agreed to in 2021.
$332,350.00
Saved in Article Processing Charges
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Articles Published Under these Agreements
