Open Access Management
Made Easy

Lifting the administrative burden of article processing charges

Open access publishing is gaining momentum, with growing adoption by institutions and publishers. At the same time, it has also become increasingly complex for libraries to manage open access, especially article processing charges (APC).

The joint paper by Ex Libris, Part of Clarivate, and Knowledge Unlatched provides insights into the current APC workflows challenges and the potential way forward.

Discover insights, including:

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The OA Ecosystem

The stakeholders, the models, and what it all means for libraries

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The APC Workflow

Understanding the core elements - approval, payment and budget 

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Gaining Efficiency

The potential of a centralized, end-to-end approach to
handling APC

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Esploro & Oable

Case study: An integrated solution, for greater efficiency and accuracy

"The key is providing a single interface for the entire APC process, streamlining communication and payments, with greater visibility for all stakeholders. This would provide more control over the workflow, a unified view, and better reporting."

Open Access Management Made Easy, Ex Libris & Knowledge Unlatched, 2022