Open Access Publishing: What Authors Want

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Campus-based open access author funds are being considered by many
academic libraries as a way to support authors publishing in open access
journals. Article processing fees for open access have been introduced
recently by publishers and have not yet been widely accepted by authors.
Few studies have surveyed authors on their reasons for publishing open
access and their perceptions of open access journals. The present study
was designed to gauge the uptake of library support for author funding
and author satisfaction with open access publishing. Results indicate
that York University authors are increasingly publishing in open access
journals and are appreciative of library funding initiatives. The wider
implications of open access are discussed along with specific recommendations
for publishers.