The UC Libraries published its seminal Pathways to Open Access toolkit - a detailed explanation of the various potential strategies and starting points for achieving open access on campuses across the UC and beyond. When it comes to open access funding models, one crucial question is: Who will front publication costs in a world where subscriptions cease to exist? Right now, most open access journals operate by charging publication costs up front - usually around $1,000 to $4,000 per article. Many researchers have begun to request that fees be included in their research grants. And some open access journals, such as PLOS ONE, will cover publication costs for those who cannot afford them. That is a crucial consideration within any open access model.
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