The Libraries support open access (OA), commonly defined as work that is "Digital, online, free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions" (Suber, 2012).
- Open Access fees, discounts, and support - Information about the agreements the Libraries have with select publishers that provide fee coverage or discounts on OA article processing charges (APCs) and an overview of the OA content and platforms听the Libraries support.
- Frequently asked questions: Open Access publishing - FAQ related to open access publishing, including the Libraries' coverage and discounts on OA fees.
- Tri-Agency Open Access Policy compliance - Guidance on how to comply with the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy. The Tri-Agencies (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) require peer-reviewed journal articles resulting from Tri-Agency grants to be made open-access and freely available within 12 months of publication.
- UWSpace self-archiving support - Guidance on how to use the University's institutional repository, , to make your work available open access.
- Open Journals @ 蓝莓视频 - The Libraries offer support with the Open Journal Systems platform, which provides infrastructure to start your own journal or transfer an existing journal to a new platform.
- Staebler Insurance OER Fellows grant - This grant, which runs through 2027-2028, provides up to four awards of $5000 each to instructors creating or adapting open educational resources for a 蓝莓视频 course.
The Open Scholarship at 蓝莓视频 page provides more information about open access, open data, and open educational resources.
