Washington State University researchers will be able to continue publishing their work in more than 1,400 scholarly journals without individual article fees, thanks to a renewed open access (OA) agreement with Wiley, one of the world’s largest academic publishers.
The renewal was made possible by a one-time strategic investment of $240,000 from the WSU Office of the Provost. The agreement allows WSU authors to publish open access articles with Wiley at no cost, broadening the reach and impact of their research.
“In a challenging fiscal year, I am grateful to keep our Wiley agreement that so many WSU faculty utilize in their research,” said Trevor James Bond, interim dean of WSU Libraries.
The Wiley agreement allows readers worldwide to access WSU-authored research articles without subscriptions or paywalls, supporting greater visibility and real-world application of university scholarship. It also ensures continued full access to Wiley journals for the WSU community.
“Open access is an incredibly important feature for dissemination of WSU research,” said Carolyn Ross, Regents Professor and director of the WSU Sensory Science Center. “In my work on children with Down syndrome and eating, the reach of this research extends beyond academics to clinicians, practitioners, food developers, parents — all individuals who generally do not have subscription-based access.”
Bond noted that OA publishing improves visibility, meets federal funder requirements, and enhances access to high-quality, peer-reviewed content for teaching and scholarship.
WSU Libraries have established several major OA publishing agreements in recent years, including one with Elsevier. Details about current agreements and publishing options are available through the WSU Libraries’ online guide.
