Lets do it! How open access works at UCL Catherine Sharp

Open access funds for all UCL authors If both Gold and Green are available, the choice is an academic decision UCL Discovery (discovery.ucl.ac.uk) 3,000,000 th download UCL Publications Policy – for all authors Showcase for all UCL research, all publication types, copyright permitting

Complying with funder requirements

What does your funder require? Biomedical funders usually require deposit in EuropePMC no later than 6 months after publication open access 24 months after publication Other Research Councilsopen access 12 months after publication 6 months, inc books 6 months (12 for AHSS)

My publisher allows Green and Gold, and the embargo fits my funders requirement You can choose Green or Gold Things to consider Do you want immediate open access, on the publisher website? Would you prefer the publisher PDF to be used in UCL Discovery? Has UCL joined a publisher membership scheme? This makes prepaid funds available, at a discount If you prefer Green, or theres no Gold option Deposit in UCL Discovery My work isnt funded

Publisher membership schemes

I dont have time for this… My publishers form is incomprehensible… Just get in touch – weve probably seen it all before

Gold – automatic deposit RPS or (for RCUK green, use Discovery team checks copyright Discovery manages publisher embargoes Highly visible in online searches UCL Discovery Download statistics UCL Discovery How do I deposit?

Where can I get help? www.