Moving open access implementation forward: a handbook for open access good practice based on experiences of UK higher education institutions.

Abstract

This handbook summarises the lessons learned by the open access good practice (OAGP) initiative and points towards key tools and resources that have been produced. It is aimed at staff involved in supporting open access implementation at their institutions in the UK. The move towards open access publishing has accelerated its pace because OA is increasingly required by funders’ and institutional policies. While higher education institutions have generally responded quickly, more support was needed to support the transition, which is complex and challenging for institutions in terms of changing systems, processes and culture.