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"Open Access is the free, immediate, online availability of research articles combined with the rights to use these articles fully in the digital environment. Open Access is the needed modern update for the communication of research that fully utilizes the Internet for what it was originally built to do — accelerate research."
Open Access Journal Articles
Transformative Agreements
Since 2019, the UC has entered "transformative agreements(opens in a new tab)" with journal publishers. These agreements allow UC authors to publish open access work in journals licensed by the UC. Often, transformative agreements cover publication costs if other funding is not available. Find out whether a transformative agreement covers a journal(opens in a new tab).
UC Open Access Policy
Since 2013, the UC has been at the forefront of the open access movement. UC open access policies(opens in a new tab) allow any published article by a UC author to be made available on eScholarship(opens in a new tab).
The UC Publication Management System(opens in a new tab) alerts authors when they can put articles in eScholarship. Learn how this system works(opens in a new tab).
Publishing an Open Access Journal
On eScholarship, users can start a brand new open access journal(opens in a new tab) or transition an existing journal to the open access model. The service is free for UC affiliates.
You can increase credibility and accessibility of your journal by listing it in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)(opens in a new tab). Read their guide to applying(opens in a new tab) for more information and tips.
Publishing an Open Access Monograph
Luminos
Luminos(opens in a new tab) is UC Press’ open access monograph publishing program. This program maintains the same high standards as traditional publishing programs. The Library covers publication fees for UCLA faculty authors with support from Arcadia(opens in a new tab).
UCLA faculty authors can submit monograph proposals to the relevant UC Press editor(opens in a new tab). Approved proposals will receive funding from the Library.
Toward an Open Monograph Ecosystem (TOME)
TOME(opens in a new tab) is a national group of university presses(opens in a new tab) that publishes peer-reviewed and edited open access monographs. The Library covers publication fees for UCLA faculty authors with support from Arcadia.
UCLA faculty interested in publishing through TOME should submit a proposal to one of the participating presses. Once the press has accepted the proposal, contact the Library(opens in a new tab) to secure funding.
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