In today’s publishing landscape there are several paths to Open Access (OA) publishing. A common and much discussed way of financing OA publishing is through Article Processing Charges (APC). However, over the recent years, several alternatives have been developed that do not rely on APCs: consortia models, community-driven approaches, funder financed platforms etc. This is a path often overlooked. By showcasing the range of different models and by producing a best practice guide, including a roadmap to sustainability, the OpenAIRE Sustainable Non-APC Publishing Models Workshop aims to assist publishing initiatives and libraries alike. 

For whom: 

    - Publishers of non-APC journals and books 
    - Developers and contributors to non-APC publishers platforms and initiatives 
    - People involved in other non-APC based projects
    - Editors (editors and publishers) to Publishers of non-APC journals and books 
    - Interested parties with knowledge and expertise in the non-APC publishing landscape
    - Funders 

Because this will be a highly participatory workshop with a limited number of participants, please express your interest and indicate how you can contribute to this important topic. After receiving your expression of interest and additional information (e.g. SWOT, etc), we will get in touch as soon as possible.

Practical information

• You can find more information about the workshop here: https://www.openaire.eu/sustainable-non-apc-publishing-models-workshop
• Would you like to participate? You can express your interest through our participation form.
• Based on your submission we'll send you an invitation and/or a questionnaire to provide more information on your organization based on the SWOT analysis. 
• When: 26-27 February 2019
• Where: CITEC's research building - University of Bielefeld Library, Bielefeld, Germany
• How to get to Bielefeld University