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"HEFCE policy will mandate open access availability for outputs accepted for publication after 1 April 2016 and submitted to the post -2014 REF. HEI will expect Jisc to put systems in place to support them in meeting policy requirements. They are likely to need support in monitoring publication output and reporting on compliance with OA policies. Jisc Monitor, a one-year project starting in May 2014, will explore how a Jisc managed shared service might support institutions in meeting HEFCE policy. The project will scope and build proof of concept prototypes to respond to specific use cases. Prototypes will be used to assess the feasibility of developing a service, to scope that service if there is a clearly articulated need for one and to identify priorities for the service. Jisc Monitor will engage key stakeholders and encourage their participation and collaboration to explore design and development of a service for HEI ..."