Open access agreement for the Greater Western Library Alliance

Information for authors

If you are a corresponding author affiliated with a participating institution within the Greater Western Library Alliance, the agreement reached means you can publish your article open access with fees covered.

15 institutions are participating in the transformative agreement between Springer Nature and the Greater Western Library Alliance, 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

B

  • Baylor University

M

  • Missouri University of Science and Technology

T

  • Texas A&M School of Dentistry

  • Texas A&M University-Commerce

  • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 


  • Texas A&M University at Galveston

  • Texas A&M University Kingsville 
  • Texas A&M University-San Antonio

T  (continued)

  • Texas A&M University - Sterling C. Evans Library & Annex
  • Texas State University, San Marcos
  • Texas Tech University


U

  • University of Colorado at Boulder
  • University of Houston-Downtown 



  • University of Wyoming 
  • Utah State University

Publishing open access in a hybrid journal

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

Eligible journals
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Learn more about publishing OA with fees covered by this agreement.

Author guide
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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.