This is an optional Innovation & Leadership (IL) credit. IL credits recognize institutions that are seeking innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and demonstrating sustainability leadership in ways that are not otherwise captured in STARS. Scoring in the Innovation and Leadership section is capped at 10 bonus points total.
Credit Language
IL 8: Open Access Journal Hosting – version 3.0
Questions & Answers
How has this credit changed between STARS Version 2 and Version 3?
Moderate Changes. This indicator replaces a standard 2.2 credit. A comprehensive list of differences can be found in the STARS 3.0 Summary of changes.
What types of open access journal hosting services qualify under this credit?
To qualify, there must be dedicated staff who provide publishing support at no or minimal cost.
Suggestions for Institutions
- Work with your institution’s library and resources office(s) to determine whether open access journal hosting is in place, and/or to consider implementing such an program.
Potential Data Quality Issues
- To qualify, there must be one or more open access journal hosting services at the institution, AND there must be one or more dedicated staff who provide publishing support at no or minimal cost.