5.1 Open Access und Zeitschriften

From DeepL's English: The publication of journals in the OA paradigm affects the operation of academic libraries in many ways. Some libraries have already taken an active role in shaping the publication system by operating their own publication infrastructures. In addition, the acquisition and associated management of APCs as well as the participation and co-design of consortia in the field of OA are central fields of activity for libraries in the area of academic journals. As a cross-cutting topic, OA affects diverse aspects of library management beyond the journal sector. It is desirable for libraries to further expand their activities in this area. The Science Council's recommendations on OA transformation and those from 2023 identify some of the diverse fields of action. It is also important to expand advisory activities and support the formulation of policies at academic institutions. In all of these areas, where cooperation between institutions, also in close dialogue with funding organisations, is of central importance, there are options for action for libraries to further develop the publication system.

This is a chapter in: Johannsen, Jochen, Mittermaier, Bernhard, Schäffler, Hildegard and Söllner, Konstanze. Praxishandbuch Bibliotheksmanagement, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter Saur, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111046341