Open Access
Free, unrestricted access to research outputs online.
What is open access?
For a publication, resource, or initiative to be considered open access, it must be free of
- price barriers such as paywalls, subscription costs to end users, or other charges or fees that require paid access to the materials; and
- overly restrictive copyright or licenses that severely limit sharing or (re)distribution of the materials.
Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) provides a great overview.
Open access at MRU
The University Library actively supports open access publishing and related initiatives, including:
Open Publishing Support
Provides APC waivers and discounts, the Open Access Fund, and guidance on selecting journals and publishing options.
Open Access Collections
Curates and facilitates access to open access collections, while supporting publishing initiatives through local and consortial partnerships.
Open Repository (MROAR)
Provides long-term access to MRU research outputs through the institutional repository launched in 2014.
Open Journal System
Hosts MRU journals on the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, supporting faculty- and student-led publishing initiatives.
Open Data Support
Offers guidance on FAIR principles, repository selection, documentation, and funder requirements for research data. and access to a local data repository,
Open Education
Supports the creation, adoption, and sharing of Open Educational Resources (OER) and promotes open teaching practices.
Library position statement on open access: In 2014 the Library Faculty Council affirmed the Library's committment to open acccess with this position statement.