Open access at the University of Minnesota
Open access (OA) research is free to any reader, anywhere in the world. It’s also free of most copyright and licensing restrictions.
The Libraries is committed to investment in models that advance real, lasting change to open access (OA) publication systems. Our experts can help you assess options for publishing your research.
About open access
Open access upholds the University of Minnesota's commitment to "making the knowledge and resources created and preserved at the University accessible to the citizens of the state, the nation, and the world."
OA monographs and journals:
- Maintain high levels of rigor and quality and increase research access and visibility.
- Allow authors greater control of publication rights.
- Provide readers with broader freedoms to use published research.
OA publishing has widespread benefits.
- Authors keep greater control of rights in their publications.
- Readers have broader freedoms to use published research.
Contact an open access expert at [email protected].
Information and resources for open access
Choose sustainable open access publishing
Not all open access models are sustainable, and researchers and scholars have an important role to play in building more equitable publishing systems.
Publish at no cost
Authors of academic works have options for making their work openly available, many of which don't involve paying fees. This page explains a wide range of options.
Pay an Article Processing Charge
Some publishers charge authors fees to publish open access. Find current discount and waiver options available to University of Minnesota authors.
Comply with funder requirements
Many external agencies that fund research require sharing articles and/or data that results from research they fund. Discover resources to understand your obligations on this page.
Select a publication venue
The scholarly publishing landscape is complex. Where you publish impacts the reach, reach, and potential publication costs of your research.
Open access definitions and fundamentals
Learn more about the different types of open access and get answers to common questions.
UMN Open Access Policy
The University's Open Access to Scholarly Articles policy provides options for University authors to promote access to research and scholarship.
Contact
Contact an open access expert at [email protected].