Open Journal Systems: Journal Planning

The resources below can be used to help you determine if your journal is ready to "go live" and if OJS is right for you.

Fondren Policies

• Fondren Library Publishing Services: Description of Services. Includes support criteria and sample Memorandum of Understanding.
• Fondren journal publishing application requirements and review criteria. Apply for support here.
• Journal Planning Worksheet: Provided to all journals who would like to use Fondren's OJS instance. 

Additional Planning Resources

• The Digital Publishing Workshop Editorial Workbook 
• Principles of transparency and best practices in scholarly publishing
• COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Core Practices
• Developing Open Access Journals: A Practical Guide
• Transitioning Your Journal from Subscription to Open Access