Publishing Agreements

Transformative agreements let EMU authors publish their articles open access in eligible journals at no cost, while the library continues to provide subscription access to journal content.

Use this guide to:

• Identify which publishers provide open access publishing for EMU authors.
• Follow step-by-step instructions for claiming your publishing benefit.
• Review eligibility criteria and journal lists.

Transformative agreements are contracts between libraries and publishers designed to shift the publishing model—from paying to read articles behind paywalls to paying to publish them open access.

Through these agreements, EMU-affiliated authors can publish open access in eligible journals without paying article processing charges (APCs).

Why These Agreements Matter:

• Free Open Access Publishing: EMU authors can publish open access at no cost in participating journals

• Increased Visibility: Open access articles are available to a global readership, reaching more scholars and practitioners

• Funder Compliance: Supports open access requirements from some research funders

• Cost Savings: Eliminates or reduces expensive APCs, saving authors and departments significant research funds

For more information about transformative agreements, please contact Julia K. Nims, Scholarly Communications Librarian at jnims@emich.edu.