Open Access makes published academic research freely and permanently available so anyone, anywhere can read and build upon this research. The Oral History Review is a hybrid (Open Select) journal, allowing for Open Access publishing when and where possible or needed for authors. This hybrid publishing allows researchers to choose a variety of open access publishing options to meet their individual needs. OHR, like many journals published by publishers like Taylor & Francis, university presses, or self-published operations, support this hybrid model. Our publisher, Routledge Taylor & Francis, like many other publishers, also has been increasing the number of transformative agreements with libraries to further support Open Access publishing options for authors. Transformative agreements, also known as read-and-publish agreements, are made between libraries and publishers so that authors do not need to pay APCs (article publishing charges) to make the final version of their articles Open Access. Through these partnerships an increasing proportion of library budgets supports open access publishing services, while enabling their users to continue reading subscription content. We anticipate that there will be many evolving discussions around publishing and platforms and financial models as publishing and technology continue to evolve.
