Open-Access: The General Idea

by Mallory B Taylor

Open-access is defined by Peter Suber as, “open-access (OA) literature is digital, online, free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions”. Simply put Open-access literature (articles, book chapters, etc.) are available to the public and not just those who purchase costly journal subscriptions. I found an awesome video by PhD Comics that explains open-accesss and gives insight into the history of journals and there current purpose now. Check out the video below:

-Mallory