Open Access policy adopted by the University of Oslo

Abstract

On 6 December 2011, the Board of the University of Oslo (UiO) adopted an Open Access policy regarding the self-archiving of scientific articles and theses in the University’s electronic, institutional repository (DUO).The decision is the result of thorough cross disciplinary work to combine technical, bibliographical, political, and legal aspects of such a policy. All faculties and institutes were involvedas well as the employees unions. A committee including two law professors was established to review and give recommendations concerning intellectual property rights with regard to research results and teaching material created by university employees during the execution of their work duties. In their report the committee has carefully balanced the individual rights of the employees against the institution’s needs to manage work results in accordance with institutional goals and societal demands. This report on copyright has created a firm legal foundation for the implementation of an Open Access policy.

Read more in “Open Access policy at the University of Oslo”, where  Charlotte Børde, Senior Legal Adviser at the University of Oslo, illustrates the political background and legal aspects of the policy.  She also describes the  policy and the institutional process leading up to it.