E2EOA – End-to-End Open Access Process Review and Improvements
Improving OA metadata management via EPrints whilst considering transferability of outputs to other platforms.
Lead: University of Glasgow
Associates: University of Southampton, Lancaster University, University of Kent
Read the project blog (available via the Wayback Machine) and final report.
GW4 libraries - Options for Administrative Efficiencies in OA Implementation
Examining options to reduce administration costs for OA implementation.
Lead: University of Bath
Associates: University of Bristol, University of Exeter, University of Cardiff
Read the project blog and final report.
HHuLOA - Hull, Huddersfield and Lincoln Open Access
Focusing on good practice to identify and implement a range of OA initiatives across three non-RLUK research intensive partners.
Lead: University of Hull
Associates: University of Huddersfield, University of Lincoln
Read the project blog and final report (.docx).
LOCH - Lessons in Open Access Compliance in Higher Education
Producing re-usable resources for OA practitioners.
Lead: University of Edinburgh
Associates: Heriot Watt University, University of St Andrews
Read the project blog and final report.
Making sense of open access – a researcher-centred approach to funder mandates
Understanding researcher behaviours through sense-making for better OA engagement.
Lead: Oxford Brookes University
Associates: Nottingham Trent University, University of Portsmouth
Read the project blog and final report.
NUSP - Northumbria University, University of Sunderland Pathfinder
Optimising resources to develop a strategic approach to open access. Enabling HEIs with limited external funding to develop evidence-based, creative responses to the challenges and opportunities of open access.
Lead: Northumbria University - Associate: University of Sunderland.
Read the project blog and final report.
O2OA - Open to Open Access
Enabling HEIs with limited financial and human resources considering aspects of impact with regard to open access implementation.
Lead: Coventry University
Associates: University of Northampton, DeMontfort University
Read the project blog and final report.
opeNWorks
Building a north-west community of practice for OA, producing toolkits, running workshops and hosting a landmark conference.
Lead: University of Manchester
Associates: Edge Hill University, Liverpool John Moores University, University of Liverpool; University of Salford
Read the project blog (available via Wayback Machine) and final report (pdf).
Pathways to Open Access
Pathways to increase OA looking at advocacy, publication management and data investigation.
Lead: UCL
Associates: Newcastle University, University of Nottingham
Read the project blog and final report (.docx).