The new university Open Access checklist

This checklist aims to support universities in their efforts to build capacity and further develop their Open Access activities. It includes an à la carte approach, whereby institutions can consider the goals and actions that make most sense in their particular context and for their specificities. The checklist covers three main goals: 1) Empowerment, through high-level policies and strategies; 2) Capacity building, through libraries and negotiating consortia; and 3) Reinforcement of existing structures, through academic community-driven infrastructures. Each goal includes a variety of possible actions, their respective rationale, proposed activities, expected impact and potential pitfalls.