Welcome to the guide for EMU Library’s transformational agreements, also known as “read-and-publish” or “read-to-publish” agreements.
These agreements allow EMU authors to publish their research open access at no cost, while also maintaining the library’s access to subscription content.
Use this guide to:
See which publishers offer OA publishing for EMU authors
Find step-by-step instructions for claiming your OA publishing benefit
Understand eligibility criteria and journal lists
Transformational agreements are contracts between libraries and publishers that aim to shift the publishing model —from paying to read behind paywalls to paying to publish open access.
Through these deals, EMU-affiliated authors can often publish OA articles without paying article processing charges (APCs).
Why Transformational Agreements Matter:
Free Open Access Publishing: EMU authors may publish OA at no cost in participating journals
More Visibility: OA articles reach a wider global audience
Research Compliance: Satisfies some funders’ OA mandates
Please contact Julia K. Nims, Scholarly Communications Librarian, at jnims@emich.edu.