Open access publishing

Open Access publishing is a model for scholarly communication that makes research information available to readers at no cost.

Find out about the routes to open access publishing

There are a variety of open access publishing models for both articles and longform publications. Understanding how they differ, and the terminology used will help you to adhere to the REF, funder and University policy requirements. Making your work open increases its reach and its impact.

Find out about our Institutional Open Access publishing agreements.

Find out about Open Access Polices at LJMU, for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and key funders.

Faq Items

Pre-printing

Self-archiving (or Green Access)

Publish open access on the publisher website (or Gold/Diamond/Platinum open access)

Where to find open access journals and books

Open access books and monographs

Data access statements