Do you want to make your own article open access? Here are the steps you need to take:
Check Your Rights
- Review your publishing agreement. Many journals allow authors to share accepted manuscripts in other repositories, like GCSU's Knowledge Box. (Green OA).
- Use Open Policy Finder to confirm what version you can share and any embargo periods.
Deposit in a Repository
- Institutional Repository: Upload your accepted manuscript to your university’s repository. The Knowledge Box is GC&SU's repository.
- Subject Repository: See the Disciplinary Repositories page from Simmons University. .
Apply an Open License
- Add a Creative Commons license (e.g., CC BY) to clarify reuse rights.
Share on Your Website or Profile
- Post the allowed version on your personal site, ORCID profile, or institutional page (if permitted by your publisher).
Consider Publisher Options
- Some journals allow you to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) for Gold OA.
- Check if your library has Read & Publish agreements that cover APCs for you.
