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Open Access

Provides an overview of Open Access and Publish & Read Agreements

Important Announcement

Waranara Library, along with other CAUL Libraries, will be cancelling ScienceDirect and will not have the Elsevier Publish and Read Agreement (News item) in 2026. Please consider an alternative OA route (visit the How to Publish Open Access at MQ page) or another PAR agreement. Contact your Faculty and Clinical Librarian for any advice.

Current Macquarie agreements list

Note - CAUL libguides have more detailed information on the CAUL agreements

Capped Agreements

Some publishers have placed an annual limit on the number of articles that can be published APC-free under Read and Publish Agreements. These caps don't just apply to MQ authors but across all participating universities. Usage is tracked and updated regularly. Please check limits via the links below.

Uncapped Agreements

APC Discounts