The UCF Libraries has several ”Read & Publish” agreements with major publishers that covers Article Processing Charges (APCs) for UCF authors. The Libraries pays a yearly subscription fee bundled with waivers for some or all APCs for articles from UCF authors.
Here's a list of current Read & Publish agreements:
| Publisher | Resources Included | Resource Type | Discount Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Chemical Society (ACS) | All ACS subscription journals | Hybrid OA journals | $250 (in addition to membership discount) |
| Cambridge University Press | All CUP Journals with an OA option |
|
100% (no cost to author) |
| IGI Global | All IGI Global e-Collections |
|
5 works per year covered 100% (no cost to author) |
| Portland Press | All Portland Press subscription journals |
|
100% (no cost to author) |
Note that these funding opportunities change on a regular basis and that we are working on new deals with publishers like Oxford, Wiley, Elsevier, and others. I will do my best to keep this page as current as possible. Should you notice any errors, changes, or have questions about current Open Access publishing support, please contact Scholarly Communication Librarian, Sarah Norris.