Syracuse University Libraries has recently announced a pioneering ‘read and publish’ open access agreement with the esteemed Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), aimed at expanding the global reach of scholarly contributions from Syracuse University researchers. This transformative agreement empowers all Syracuse University-affiliated authors to publish their work open access in all 57 RSC journals without incurring any charges, fostering greater accessibility to cutting-edge research across various scientific disciplines.
Open access publishing enables unrestricted access to scholarly works, free of charge and with minimal copyright and licensing restrictions, thereby facilitating broader dissemination and utilization of research findings. Through ‘read and publish’ agreements like this one, Syracuse University authors can now make their work immediately accessible to a global audience, enhancing the impact and visibility of their contributions to the academic community.
The Royal Society of Chemistry, renowned for its publications in core chemical sciences and related fields such as biology, biophysics, energy, environment, engineering, materials, medicine, and physics, offers a prestigious platform for researchers to showcase their work. Syracuse University authors eager to leverage this agreement can access detailed information and guidance in the Transformative Agreements and APC Coverage Research Guide.
As part of the Libraries’ commitment to advancing open access initiatives and supporting the scholarly endeavors of Syracuse University authors, comprehensive information and instructions on how to take advantage of these agreements are available in the Transformative Agreements and APC Coverage Research Guide.
This groundbreaking partnership between Syracuse University Libraries and the Royal Society of Chemistry underscores the collective efforts to promote open science, facilitate knowledge dissemination, and foster academic excellence in an increasingly interconnected global research landscape.
For more information on this open access agreement, Syracuse University researchers are encouraged to explore the resources available in the Transformative Agreements and APC Coverage Research Guide.
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