Access: Open Access Models and Implications

Abstract

This presentation explores the two primary Open Access models: the Green Road (self-archiving) and the Golden Road (self-publishing). It contrasts their approaches, highlighting the role of repositories and Open Access journals in fostering accessibility and quality assurance. The talk addresses the implications of these models for authors, publishers, and institutions, emphasizing challenges such as rights retention, funding mechanisms, and quality control. The session concludes with a discussion on the transformative potential of Open Access in reshaping scholarly communication and democratizing knowledge access.