The Library can provide information sessions to give an overview of any aspect of open access publishing and answer any questions that you may have.

To arrange a session for your department or research group please email the Open Research Team. 

If you have any questions about open access publishing or about any aspect of open research practice, you can book an individual consultation with the Open Research Team. 

If you want to understand more about certain topics related to Open Access publishing, the following guides may be useful:

Open Research Framework - provides an overview of open research practices and principles which can be applied to projects across all disciplines

Copyright - practical advice for University of York staff and students on protecting your own copyright and using other people's material.

Research Data Management - practical guide to help you manage your research data well, covering best practice for the successful storage, organisation, documentation, archiving and sharing of research data.

Creative Commons - This guide is intended for postgraduate researchers and staff, helping you to understand the range of Creative Commons legal tools available and the benefits and considerations for both creators and users of licensed works.

You can email the Open Research Team if you have any general questions or would like to arrange further support.