There are two types of Open Access publishing:
1 Making the material available by self-archiving – "Green" Open Access
You have already published an article in a peer reviewed journal, following the OsloMet Open Access policy by making a copy of the publication available in the OsloMet Science Archive ODA by uploading it to Cristin.
The version archived in ODA is usually your latest manuscript draft, following the peer-review but ahead of publication. Most publishing houses permit some kind of self-archiving.
The University Library discusses the rights of open publishing with the individual publisher.
2 Open Access publishing – ”Gold" Open Access
You publish your article directly in an open, peer-reviewed journal or book series.
How to publish gold Open Access
- Find an Open Access journal within your subject area
- The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) provides an overview of Open Access journals.
- In DBH's registry of publication channels you will be able to verify whether the journal is included in the financial system for scientific publications.
- Do you need money for the article processing charge (APC) or book processing charge (BPC)? Or for the storage of open research data? OsloMet will cover your Open Access publication fees.
- Finish by depositing / uploading your article in Cristin.
Launch an OA journal or change an existing journal into Open Access
The University Library offers a platform for publishing Open Access journals. Do you wish to start a new journal or change from printed to digital publishing? Read more about how to launch an OA journal.