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Example Production Schedule
Example production schedule template created by the University of Alberta Libraries for individual journal use. Journals can use this document independent of a library publishing service.
Example Memorandum of Understanding for Publishing Partner
Example Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) template created by the University of Alberta Libraries for publishing partners. This template is intended for another library publishing program to adapt to their service.
Example Memorandum of Understanding for Individual Journals
Example Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) template created by the University of Alberta Libraries for journals. This template is intended for library publishing programs to adapt to their service.
Example Checklist of OJS Settings for New Journals
Example checklist created by the University of Alberta Libraries for new OJS journal websites.
Example Checklist for New Journal Application for Library Publishing Programs
Example checklist created by the University of Alberta Libraries for new journal applications.
Example Author Publication Agreement Template for Diamond OA Journals
Example of the authour publication agreement template recommended to journals participating in the University of Alberta’s Open Access Journal Publishing Program.
Brief Guide to Copyright and Licensing Options for Journals
Example of copyright and licensing policies recommended to journals participating in the University of Alberta’s Open Access Journal Publishing Program.
Brief DOAJ Application Checklist (2024 criteria)
Summary checklist of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) indexing application requirements as of 2024, created by the University of Alberta Libraries.
Diamond Open Access in Canada
This presentation provides an overview of the Canadian scholarly journal landscape and why domestic journals matter; the role library publishers play in supporting Diamond Open Access in Canada; and, finally, the types of support available to Canadian journals, along with a look ahead to upcoming policy changes that may impact them.
Canadian Library Journal Publishing: A Primer
The primer provides an overview of Canadian library publishers and outlines why Canadian library publishing matters, the supports that Canadian library publishers offer to journals, and library publishers’ collaborators in this work.
Funding and Coordinating a National Diamond Open Access Landscape: Strengths and Untapped Potential in Canada
Presented at the DIAMAS final conference by Coalition Publica, this poster provides a visual representation of the diverse levels and forms of support available to Diamond Open Access journals in Canada.
Brief Guide to Creative Commons Licensing Options
Educational primer of Creative Commons licence options for journals participating in a library publishing program.
