Putting down roots: Securing the future of open-access policies
Johnson, Rob and Fosci, Mattia

PublishedJanuary 2016
PeriodicalPages 1-28
PublisherKnowledge Exchange

ABSTRACT
This study, commissioned by Knowledge Exchange, explores the relationship between open-access policies and services.
Drawing on a consultation with funders, institutions and service providers across the five Knowledge Exchange countries and beyond, it identifies the key services needed to successfully implement open-access policies, and suggests priorities for action in support of an open scholarly infrastructure.

Keywords OER policy · open access policies

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