List of tables . . ix
About the author . . xi
List of acronyms . . xiii

Part I - Background information . . 1
1 Introduction . . 3
2 Examples of successful open access journals . . 23

Part II - Crafting a new open access journal . . 47
3 Journal planning issues . . 49
4 Hosting and data systems . . 71
5 By-laws, policies and other journal documentation . . 91
6 Resources and financing . . 111
7 Disseminating the content of your journal . . 127

Part III - Maintaining and operating an open access journal . . 143
8 Launching the journal . . 145
9 Maintaining and sustaining an OA journal . . 157
10 Concluding remarks . . 181

References . . 183
Index . . 189