Open Access stands for unrestricted and free access to quality-checked scientific information on the Internet. By removing technical, financial and legal barriers, open access helps to accelerate scientific innovation processes and improve the visibility of research results. This supports scientists in their research and publication processes and maximises the benefits of publicly funded research.
As a member of the Leibniz Association, the LIB is committed to Open Access. It thus follows the "Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities" and the "Guideline on Open Access in the Leibniz Association".
LIB employees can apply for a contribution or assumption of the costs for an Open Access publication.