BTAA Finalizes Open Access Publishing Agreement with Wiley (2026-2027)
Northwestern University Libraries is pleased to share that the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Center for Library Programs has secured an Open Publishing Agreement with Wiley that provides open publishing opportunities for affiliated corresponding authors through December 31, 2027, while maintaining full read access to Wiley’s journal portfolio.
This new agreement reflects the consortium’s ongoing commitment to advancing open, accessible scholarship while ensuring sustainable access to high-quality research for faculty, students, staff, and researchers.
Continued Support for Open Access Publishing
Under the new agreement, eligible corresponding authors affiliated with Northwestern University may continue to publish an unlimited number of open access articles in Wiley’s hybrid OA journals without paying article processing charges (APCs) for articles editorially accepted and author agreement completed by December 31, 2027. Additionally, a limited number of APCs for Wiley’s gold OA journals will be available to eligible corresponding authors. Articles submitted to Wiley gold journals are guaranteed to be covered if submitted by August 31, 2026.
The BTAA remains committed to maintaining sustainable, fair, open access publishing that balances the real costs of scholarly publishing. Northwestern authors should contact library@northwestern.edu for assistance in navigating publishing options.
Continued Read Access to the Full Wiley Journal Portfolio
In addition to publishing benefits, the extended contract provides Northwestern University with:
- Unlimited reading access to the full Wiley journal portfolio
- Perpetual access rights to subscribed content obtained during the agreement period
A Collaborative, Consortium-Wide Effort
This new agreement was made possible through the collaboration and support of BTAA member institutions, whose shared priorities guided the negotiation process. Together, the consortium continues to support an approach to scholarly publishing that balances access, affordability, and long-term stewardship of academic resources.
Learn More
Contact Northwestern Libraries at library@northwestern.edu for guidance on eligibility, journal coverage, and publishing under the agreement.