Open access agreement for SCELC

Information for authors

If you are a corresponding author affiliated with a participating institution within the Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC), the agreement reached means you can publish your article open access with fees covered.

More than 60 institutions are participating in the Transformative Agreement between Springer Nature and SCELC, meaning that corresponding authors* affiliated with participating institutions are eligible to publish their articles open access with fees covered in hybrid journals across the Springer Nature portfolio. In addition, you can enjoy full access to all Springer subscription journal content.

*Acting as main contact for Springer Nature correspondence after editorial acceptance.

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Participating institutions
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Open Access Agreements: What’s the eligibility process?

Participating institutions

A

  • A.T. Still University, Mesa
  • Abilene Christian University
  • Aerospace Corporation

L

  • La Sierra University
  • Lindenwood University
  • Loma Linda University
  • Southern Methodist University
  • Southwestern Adventist University
  • Southwestern University
  • SRI International

A (continued)

  • Alliant International University
  • Austin College
  • Azusa Pacific University

B

  • Biola University

C

  • California Baptist University
  • California Institute of Integral Studies
  • California Lutheran University
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Library
  • Chapman University
  • Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
  • City of Hope
  • Claremont Colleges
  • Claremont Graduate University
  • Claremont McKenna College

D

  • Dominican University of California

F

  • Fielding Graduate University
  • Fresno Pacific University

H

  • Harvey Mudd College
  • Hawaii Pacific University

K

  • Keck Graduate Institute

L (continued)

  • Louisiana State University in Shreveport
  • Loyola Marymount University

M

  • Mount St. Mary's University

N

  • National University
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego
  • New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

O

  • Occidental College

P

  • Palo Alto University
  • Pepperdine University Libraries
  • Pitzer College
  • Pomona College

Q

  • Queen's Medical Center

R

  • RAND Corporation

S

  • Samuel Merritt University
  • Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
  • Santa Clara University
  • Scripps College
  • Scripps Research Institute
  • Soka University of America

S (continued)

  • St Mary’s College of California

T

  • Texas Lutheran University
  • Texas Woman’s University
  • Trinity University

  • U

  • University of Dallas
  • University of Houston-Clear Lake
  • University of La Verne
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
  • University of San Diego
  • University of San Francisco
  • University of Southern California
  • University of the Incarnate Word
  • University of the Ozarks
  • University of the Pacific at Stockton

  • W

  • Western State Colorado University
  • Western University of Health Sciences
  • Westminster College
  • Westmont College

Publishing open access in a hybrid journal

Check the list of hybrid journals that are included in the agreement.

Eligible journals
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FAQs

Who is considered the corresponding author?

The corresponding author is defined as the person who handles the manuscript and correspondence during the publication process – from manuscript correction and proof reading, to handling the revisions and re-submission of revised manuscripts up to the acceptance of the manuscripts. 

The corresponding author has the authority to act on behalf of all co-authors in all matters pertaining to publication of the manuscript including supplementary material. They are also responsible for obtaining such agreements and for informing the co-authors of the manuscript’s status throughout the submission, review and publication process. 

In addition, the corresponding author acts as the point of contact for any enquiries after the paper is published.

How can I make sure my article is eligible?

When you submit, use at least one of the below methods of recognition.

methods of recognition © Springer Nature 2021

Upon acceptance of your article, you'll also be prompted to provide your institutional affiliation.

How do I know if my article has been approved?

Once your article is approved, you will be notified by email and your article will proceed to publication.

Which article types are covered by this agreement?

  • Original Paper: Standard article, usually presenting new results; articles published under this article type may also be referred to as Original Research, Original Article, Original Paper or Research Paper.
  • Review Paper: Standard article, interpreting previously published results.
  • Brief Communication: Short article submitted for rapid publication that exhibits the same structure as a standard article.
  • Continuing Education: Article forming integral part of further education (usually medical).

What if I'm not covered by the agreement?

There are still plenty of ways to find funding for your article processing charge (APC). Visit our open access funding page to check whether your institution or research funder makes OA funding available.

Who can I contact for more information? 

Please email us at oa.verification@springernature.com if you need further assistance.