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July 23, 2026Open Access

Leaving Read & Publish Agreements to Preserve Academic Freedom and Access to Knowledge

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ATAurélie TerrierMCMicaela Crespo‐Quesada

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Overview

Randomized trial investigates the impact of shifting away from Read & Publish agreements in academic libraries, highlighting implications for access and budgeting.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the financial and strategic implications of transitioning away from Read & Publish agreements in academic libraries.
  • Analyzed the financial impacts of Read & Publish agreements on library resources at BCUL in Switzerland.
  • Developed a fund to support Open Access publishing while reducing the reliance on large publishers.
  • Assessed tools and indicators used for monitoring service delivery and costs.
  • Read & Publish agreements constitute 61% of the library’s electronic resource budget, leading to reduced bibliodiversity.
  • The proposed model promotes a more balanced allocation of resources and greater academic freedom for researchers.
  • Enhanced cost transparency is expected to improve library budgeting and decision-making.

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Terrier et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61af8bfaa9903c5116a552https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21479839
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