Rice Author Open Access Fees: Library Funding

Fondren Library's support for open access (OA) aligns with the University's mission and the Library's commitment to "deepen the impact and visibility of Rice research."

Fondren Library supports Rice authors publishing in OA, peer-reviewed research journals through membership discounts and through offering funds for OA fees. We also support OA scholarly book publication by Rice authors. Learn more:

• Publisher Discounts
• OA Journal Author Fund
• Transformative Agreements
• OA Book Subventions

Why does Fondren support OA?

• Furthers equitable access to information
• Increases the reach and impact of Rice research to a global audience
• Meets the requirements of many governments and research funders
• Offers new and innovative funding models as an alternative to the traditional paywalled publishing model

Read Fondren's Open Access Values Statement