EUA publishes new Open Access checklist for universities

The European University Association (EUA) has published a new university Open Access checklist, as a guide for universities that wish to further develop their Open Access activities. It includes an à la carte approach, whereby institutions can consider the goals and actions that make most sense in their particular context and for their specificities. The checklist was published on 25 October 2021 and covers three main goals: 1) Empowerment, through high-level policies and strategies; 2) Capacity building, through libraries and negotiating consortia; and 3) Reinforcement of existing structures, through academic community-driven infrastructures. Each goal includes a variety of possible actions, their respective rationale, proposed activities, expected impact and potential pitfalls.

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EUA report: The new university Open Access checklist: A practical guide on implementation