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Webinar
Thursday, October 2, 2025 · 16:00 CEST / 10:00AM EDT · 25 minutes + live Q&A
Stop drowning in “Is this journal covered?”
“Is this journal covered under our Read & Publish deal?” If that question floods your inbox, this session is for you. In this practical webinar, we’ll show how Open Journal Finder (OJF) gives librarians a single, up-to-date place to check coverage, licenses (e.g., CC-BY), and APC costs - turning repetitive lookups into 10-second answers. You’ll learn how to:
- Cut down “Is this covered?” emails with quick, consistent answers
- Maximize your R&P agreements and avoid unnecessary APC spend
- Embed OJF in your library website, LibGuides, author workshops, and frontline support
- Track impact with simple metrics: time saved, utilization, and avoided costs.
- Host: Tejs Grevstad, ConsortiaManager
- Who should attend: Academic librarians and OA/ScholComm teams.
- Can’t make it live? Register to get the recording.

Open Journal Finder
How Librarians Leverage Open Journal Finder to Advance Open Access
Open access shouldn’t mean endless admin. For too many libraries, supporting researchers still involves piecing together spreadsheets, license clauses, and scattered lists. Open Journal Finder changes that—providing one clear, up-to-date source for checking journal eligibility under Read & Publish agreements, license terms, and coverage status. The result: less time chasing data, more time guiding researchers with confidence.
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Open Journal Finder
What Does It Really Cost to Support Open Access?
Open access isn’t free—even when articles are. Behind every OA publication lies a complex mix of subscription spend, APCs, infrastructure, and staff time. What Does It Really Cost to Support Open Access? unpacks the hidden and visible costs that shape sustainable publishing, helping libraries and institutions see beyond the headline price tag to the full economics of OA support.
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