Read & Publish agreements
Read & Publish agreements are a flexible way for libraries and institutions to support open access publishing while maintaining access to trusted research content. Taylor & Francis works with institutions worldwide to design agreements that align with our partners’ needs and strategic goals.
What is a Read & Publish agreement?
A Read & Publish agreement combines two elements in one contract:
Continued access to Taylor & Francis journals for your institution
Open access publishing provision for researchers affiliated to your institution
With more than 2,100 Open Select journals able to be included, Read & Publish agreements give institutions the flexibility to expand open access without losing access to subscription content.
Why institutions choose Read & Publish agreements
Institutions often consider Read & Publish agreements when reviewing how open access publishing is managed across the library.
This may be the case if:
Researchers at your institution are publishing more regularly in hybrid journals
Managing individual article publishing charge payments has become complex or time-consuming
There is a need for greater predictability in publishing and reading costs
Funder or national open access requirements are increasing
Open access publishing is harder to support in under-funded subject areas
Administrative time spent managing publishing activity is increasing
Further information
If you’d like to explore open access options in more detail, the following resources may be helpful:
Journal fund membership options: Information about alternative publishing arrangements beyond Read & Publish.
Open book funds: An overview of available open access routes for book content.
You can also explore current Taylor & Francis open access funding arrangements by region and country on our Open Access Funding site. Each agreement now has a dedicated page including a list of eligible journals to give you a clear overview of what is covered.
Authors looking to publish open access under an agreement should be directed to our Author Services guidance, where they can find journal information and step-by-step instructions.
What happens when you get in touch?
A conversation can help clarify whether Read & Publish is relevant to your institution, what agreements already exist in your region or consortium and how this model compares with other open access options. It can also be useful for planning future changes, even if no agreement is in place now.
Taylor & Francis currently has over 80 Read & Publish agreements, covering more than one thousand organisations worldwide.
You can receive updates about open access at Taylor & Francis or get in touch to discuss Read & Publish agreements.