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Open Access

Source: https://research-hub.auckland.ac.nz/publishing-communication-profiles/publishing-guide/open-access Parent: https://research-hub.auckland.ac.nz/publishing-communication-profiles/publishing-guide

Learn about what Open Access (OA) is, why and how to make your work open and how to comply with the University's OA policy and other funder OA mandates.

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Open Access (OA) is a set of principles and practices through which academic research outputs are made available publicly through online distribution, either via an OA journal, OA book, or inclusion in an institutional or disciplinary repository. The two institutional repositories at the University of Auckland are ResearchSpace and Institutional Figshare .

OA allows anyone to access peer-reviewed research articles and other scholarly materials for free. Research that is paywalled (i.e. you must pay to read it) can create barriers for students, researchers and individuals from developing countries or under-resourced institutions. OA promotes equal opportunities for learning, research and innovation, particularly for those who cannot pay for costly journal subscriptions. It also encourages greater collaboration among researchers and more rapid dissemination of knowledge, ultimately advancing scientific progress and benefitting society as a whole.

OA also enables authors to retain rights to their own work and determine how others use and share their work through the use of Creative Commons licenses. OA materials can include journal articles, creative works, books and book chapters, conference proceedings, theses, presentations, data, images and more.

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What is Open Access?

Learn how OA differs from traditional publishing, the different types of OA and the relevance of Creative Commons licensing to OA practices. This page also contains a glossary of common terms used when discussing OA.

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Why should I make my work Open Access?

Learn how OA benefits individual researchers as well as institutions as a whole. University policy and many funders now require researchers to make their work OA where possible.

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How do I make my journal article Open Access?

This guide explains the different ways you can make your journal article Open Access. It includes an overview of the various open access funding options available across the University, as well as guidance on making articles open retrospectively.

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Open Access Toolkit for Aotearoa New Zealand Researchers (UOA version)

This printable toolkit is designed to guide researchers through the process of making journal articles Open Access. It contains expert guidance, advice and links to support resources/staff at UOA.

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Open Access publishing agreements

Find out about Open Access agreements between the University and scholarly publishers, including an A-Z list of all journals included in these agreements.

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Open Access Support Fund for high-impact publications   lock

This fund supports the payment of Open Access fees for researchers publishing high-impact research. Applications will be approved via your faculty/LSRI's agreed process.

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Ethical concerns about Open Access fees and APCs

Do you have ethical concerns about the equity of Open Access fees and APCs? Learn how Green and Diamond Open Access can help address these issues.

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Green Open Access

Learn how to make your work open by putting a copy into a publicly accessible online repository or archive. This pathway to open access is commonly known as Green Open Access.

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Diamond Open Access

Some journals publish high-quality, open access content without charging either the author or the reader. This pathway is called Diamond Open Access.

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Pathways to Open Access @ UoA workshop

This workshop teaches researchers how to make their work Open Access (OA) and what University support is available. It also covers the University's OA Policy and how to comply, as well as the basics of copyright and Creative Commons licensing.

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Glossary of Open Access terms

This is a glossary of terms commonly used when discussing Open Access.

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Open Access Week @ UoA

Check out the recordings from Open Access Week @ UoA! Events include sessions on predatory publishing, open research, commercial publishing models, Diamond OA and Mātauranga Māori, and in-depth panels with experts hosted by the University of Auckland

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Creative Commons

Creative Commons licensing enables you to share your work openly while determining what permissions you give others to use your work.

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Copyright advisory services

The University's Copyright Officer can assist students and staff with copyright queries and disputes relating to study, teaching, research, publication, publisher contracts, author rights retention and more.

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ResearchSpace

ResearchSpace is the University of Auckland's institutional repository for traditional published outputs. ResearchSpace collects, stores and preserves research produced at the University of Auckland.

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Institutional Figshare

The University's research data repository is an online and self-service digital publishing platform where researchers can preserve and share their research data and artefacts.

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Te Kahu Tauira | Student and Scholarly Services

Library services for publishing, Open Access, researcher profiles and IDs, metrics, systematic review searches and more. We provide online resources, workshops and 1:1 consultations.

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Research publishing: Development opportunities

Learn to think strategically about what and where you publish in order to enhance your career, build your network and increase your research impact.

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Publishing

Resources and support to guide you through the publishing process, Open Access and depositing your thesis.

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Publishing your research workshop

Learn the essentials of academic publishing in this online workshop designed for postgraduate and doctoral researchers.

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Relevance & impact portfolio of initiatives   lock

The research & innovation portfolio's initiatives in the category of relevance and impact aim to support our commitment to being open and engaged.

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Openness in research

The practice of applying principles of openness throughout the research environment to unlock barriers for research impact and engagement.

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Te Kahu Tauira | Student and Scholarly Services

We support researchers at all levels with print and online information resources, research skills training and development, publishing and disseminating research, publication metrics and reporting and systematic reviews.

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Glossary of Open Access terms

This is a glossary of terms commonly used when discussing Open Access.

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Open Access Policy

Sets out the expectations of University researchers with regard to making their research outputs freely available, and to provide guidance on how to do so.

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MBIE Open Research Policy

MBIE's Open Research Policy, which requires that all peer-reviewed publications arising from research funded through MBIE research investment processes (from 1 Jan 2023) must be made Open Access through one of the approved pathways.

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The Future is Open

Published by the Office of the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor. The Future is Open: Establishing Wider Open Access For Research Publications in Aotearoa New Zealand. Authored by Tom Saunders