2. Models and mandates

Repository managers have been using workflows for many years in order to explain and encourage researchers to self-archive, however, the advent and take up of gold open access by funders, universities, academics and publishers have provided new challenges to the ‘traditional’ green workflow. Gold open access brings in new players, such as the funders and University Research Offices, it also changes the role of academics in the process.

With thanks to Niel Jacobs at Jisc for use of the slide from the 2014 ASA conference
With thanks to Neil Jacobs at Jisc for use of the slide from the 2014 ASA conference

2.1    The ‘traditional’ green model

2.2    Gold Open Access

2.3    Funder mandates/policies for green and gold

2.4    The effect of gold on workflows and staffing

2.5    Pure gold vs. hybrid journals

2.6    APC processing services

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