Deposit To The UCU Repository
Complete deposit guide with eligibility checks, workflows, mediated deposit routes, batch uploads, and self‑archiving.
Open Access Service
Open Access Publishing & Sharing Support
Open Access (OA) increases visibility and reuse of scholarship. UCU Libraries supports authors with publishing choices, copyright and licensing guidance, and repository/self‑archiving workflows.
Open Access Publishing
Understand OA routes (gold/green), journal selection, and practical steps for publishing and visibility.
Copyright & Licenses
Get support with author rights, Creative Commons licenses, reuse permissions, and responsible sharing.
Repository & Self‑Archiving
Deposit strategies, acceptable versions, and how to share outputs through repositories and institutional channels.
Open Access Routes
Multiple pathways to make your research open access.
Gold OA
Published in an open access journal
- Peer-reviewed
- Published openly
- May have fees
- Immediate OA
Green OA
Self-archive in a repository
- Author retains rights
- Can deposit preprint
- Low/no costs
- Possible embargo
Hybrid OA
Pay to open in subscription journal
- Open within journal
- Higher costs
- Funder compliant
- Immediate access
Your Open Access Journey
Find your situation and follow the recommended steps.
Why Open Access Matters
Greater Impact
More citations and downloads
Wider Reach
Accessible to anyone globally
Funder Compliance
Meet funder requirements
Career Advancement
Boost your profile
Ethical Research
Share knowledge responsibly
Cost Savings
Reduce subscription costs
Ready to Open Your Research?
Start depositing your research today.