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Open Access (OA) and Scholarly Communication at the University of California

Scholarly research publications and their distribution models are changing — and the University of California and its scholars have been both drivers and beneficiaries of these exciting transformations in recent years. This site is a resource for UC faculty, researchers, students and staff who want to learn more about:

University of California open access policies
Open access publishing support @ UC, including UC's agreements and discounts with some publishers
Benefits of and tools for openly sharing research data
Changing models of peer review, evaluation metrics, and publication funding
Current issues in scholarly communication via the OSC blog

Recent Posts

UC Libraries join global partners in DEAS-led OA Forward

April 28, 2026
The University of California (UC) Libraries are proud to join international partners to support the establishment of OA Forward. An internationally governed initiative, OA Forward is led by DEAL Open
UC Libraries Expand Support for Diamond Open Access with Strategic Investments in the Open Journals Collective and Biogeography

April 20, 2026
The University of California Libraries announce new systemwide investments in the Open Journals Collective (OJC) and the Diamond Open Access journal Biogeography. Together, these new investments
Open Journals Collective Launches Global Investment Campaign to Provide Libraries an “Exit Ramp” from Commercial Big Deals

January 29, 2026
The Open Journals Collective (OJC) is proud to announce the launch of its official investment campaign, inviting libraries to secure a sustainable, community-led future for scholarly publishing. The
Advancing Open Monograph Opportunities at UC: New Pathways for the Future

January 15, 2026
The University of California (UC) Libraries have released a new report, Advancing Open Monograph Opportunities at UC, outlining a values-based framework, key recommendations, and practical strategies
Open Access for UC-Authored Monographs – A UC Libraries Pilot Project

January 12, 2026
Starting in 2025, UC Libraries are supporting several projects intended to broaden access to University of California research and scholarship by making UC-authored books open access. Following