REPORT 2022 | Attività e Servizi in materia di open access (2012-2022) SBA-UB [Activities and services regarding open access (2012-2022) SBA-UB]

[abstract partially AI generated] This report provides a comprehensive overview of UNIMORE's involvement in open access (OA) initiatives spanning the past ten years.It highlights the evolution of training modules integrated into various educational programs, emphasizing the growing importance of OA in research literacy, starting from 2012. The transition from the U-Gov Prodotti archive to the open catalog IRIS UNIMORE in 2014 marks a significant milestone. The study reveals a substantial increase in OA compliance, particularly in the period 2015-2019. In 2020, UNIMORE witnessed a paradigm shift in its (green) open access activities, with a massive upload of full-text content to IRIS UNIMORE and its registration as content provider for platforms like BASE, CORE, DartEurope, OpenAire, PubMed Central, and others. A dedicated section discusses the financial aspects of open access, detailing UNIMORE's initiatives to monitor and manage Article Processing Charges (APCs). The report provides a comprehensive account of the university's efforts in registering and analyzing APCs, leading to the creation of standardized procedures in collaboration with national initiatives. The ongoing commitment to open access is evident in the university's strategic plans, reflecting a holistic approach to support researchers in navigating the evolving landscape of scholarly communication.