More than 70 journals are participating in a three-year trial of the subscribe to open (S2O) model, where libraries pay an annual fee to make paywalled journals open access. This initiative, leading by BioOne, aims to facilitate free access to academic journals without burdensome fees for authors. Journals will remain accessible only if enough libraries subscribe each year; otherwise, the journals revert to paywalled content. Prominent publishers like De Gruyter are also joining this effort, highlighting a potential shift towards sustainable open-access publishing for smaller journals.
The S2O model aims to make academic journals freely available online, funded by library subscriptions rather than author fees or donations.
Lauren Kane states that the model allows smaller journals to be open access, ensuring adequate funding for publishing costs through subscriptions.
If sufficient libraries subscribe, the journal's content will remain free for one year, with ongoing access dependent on yearly participation.
The trial includes a diverse mix of journals, with notable publishers like De Gruyter and Taylor and Francis participating in the model.
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