Unpicking the open access lock | Jisc

" ... I wanted to find out whether the experiences of these bodies - specifically, the Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA), Research Libraries UK (RLUK), Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) and UK Council of Research Repositories (UKCoRR) - can help others setting out along the same road. At the same time, researchers and their institutions were gearing up for the latest set of OA policy developments, including July’s OA policy review by Research Councils UK (RCUK) and the release of the Higher Education and Funding Council for England (HEFCE)'s updated requirements for next year’s Research Excellence Framework (REF). What’s more, as of last month, the Wellcome Trust requires the lead researcher in any project applying for funding to quote an ORCID identifier within their bid. Top tips for the OA journey ..."