Research Publishing & Impact: Otago's Open Access Publishing Agreements

This LibGuide will soon be unpublished and is being replaced by three new LibGuides​​​.

For up-to-date information and resources, please refer to the new LibGuides listed below (available from July 2025):

Strategic Publishing Guide

This guide includes information on the latest Otago's Open Access Agreements and Read & Publish Agreements, and how to choose the right journal and publishing pathway. Guidance is also provided on ethical publishing practices and avoiding predatory journals.

Research Metrics and Impact Guide

This guide provides resources on bibliometrics, altmetrics and research impact; it covers author, journal, and article-level metrics to help you measure and enhance your scholarly influence.

Researcher Identifiers, Profiles and Networks Guide

This guide helps Otago researchers create and manage researcher identifiers and online profiles. It also offers guidance on using academic networks and social media to increase research visibility and collaboration.

 Find out which Journals are included in these agreements: 

• Browse the 2025 Otago list of titles (updated 13 June 2025) 
• Search the App (below) to explore by Journal or Publisher.