Open Access is a publishing model where researchers share their research outputs (i.e., journal articles, book chapters, books, etc.) in a free and open manner. These digital resources are available online for free, and typically use open licences, such as Creative Commons licences, to ensure members of the public can freely read and access these works.
York University Libraries maintains a list of websites and online repositories that provide access to open access research and educational materials. View our webpage to learn about various websites and repositories you can visit to find open access articles, books, and more!
Local public libraries have a lot to offer! Ask at the front desk of your local library and the staff will help you find the resources you need for your research.
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While browsing your search results keep an eye out for the logo below to identify open access materials:
After running your search on the library website, look on the left hand side of the screen for a list of filters. Under the "Availability" heading select "Open Access." This will limit your results to resources in the library catalogue available to anyone.
