No Deal situation
This FAQ aims to answer the main questions related to the current No Deal situation between Swiss universities and certain major scientific publishers, notably Springer Nature and Sage. Following national negotiations to obtain “Read & Publish” agreements—allowing both access to journals and Open Access publication—the proposed terms were not deemed to be in line with the objectives set by swissuniversities. As a result, new temporary practices for publishing, accessing articles, and editorial evaluation are now in place. The answers below explain what this means in practical terms for UNIL researchers and what alternatives to prioritize during this period.
What is a Read & Publish agreement and why are we in a No Deal situation with Springer/Sage?
A Read and Publish agreement is an agreement with publishers that not only guarantees access to s...
Who negotiates Read & Publish agreements and how are decisions made?
Read and Publish licenses are negotiated by the Consortium of Swiss Academic Libraries (CSAL). Ac...
Can I still publish with Sage/Springer Nature?
In order to support the national negotiating team and in accordance with the recommendations of s...
Can I continue to peer review for these publishers or serve on the editorial boards of their journals?
Scientific editors involved in journals published by these publishing houses are invited to criti...
How can I access articles in a No Deal situation?
We recommend searching for articles in their Open Access version, which is made easier by install...