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Open Access is the free, immediate, online availability of research articles coupled with the rights to use these articles fully in the digital environment. Open Access ensures that anyone can access and use these results—to turn ideas into industries and breakthroughs into better lives. The Furman Libraries support open access in the following ways:
Open Access Fund – Provides money for publishing Furman research open access.
Open Educational Resources – Provides support to faculty in the use of open educational resources.
Open Access Initiatives – Financially supports national open access initiatives.
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