The WSU Libraries have partnered with Public Library of Science’s Community Action Publishing (CAP) model, allowing WSU authors to publish open access articles accepted by PLoS Medicine and PLoS Biology journals without paying article processing charges (APCs).
More libraries and library consortia worldwide are contracting with publishers under such transformative agreements that shift pay structures from subscription-based reading to open access publishing. Under the CAP model, the cost of publishing is distributed more equitably among representative institutions based on the publication needs of both corresponding and contributing authors.
CAP member institutions commit to a yearly flat fee, ensuring their researchers receive access to unlimited publishing opportunities in PLoS Medicine and PLoS Biology. Revenue exceeding the community targets goes back to members at renewal. Margins are capped so the more institutions join in this effort, the lower costs become for all.
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