Glossary

Green open access

Published June 21 2024 | Revised June 19 2024

Green open access

A version of the publication is archived online, e.g., in a repository. It can be freely accessed but sometimes only following an embargo period, and there can be barriers to reuse.

Green open access is also referred to as ‘self-archiving’.

The following toolkit article(s) mention(s) this glossary term:

The difference between an open access book and an open access journal

How to choose a publisher for your open access book

Green, gold, diamond – different models for open access books

Open access book policy landscape