Glossary

Embargo period

Published June 21 2024 | Revised June 19 2024

Embargo (period)

A period during which access to scholarly work is restricted to those who have paid for access. Once the embargo period ends, an author’s work can be deposited in a repository if permitted by the publisher (Imperial College London, n.d.).

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

How to choose a publisher for your open access book

Eligibility criteria for grant applications

Open access book policy landscape