How can I access articles without Read & Publish agreements?

At this stage, the precise terms and conditions for exiting Read & Publish agreements have not yet been finalized. They will depend in particular on the contractual conditions specific to each publisher and the results of the analyses currently being conducted by BCUL, in collaboration with the faculties.

It is therefore likely that the conditions and alternatives will vary from one publisher to another. Specific information for each publisher will be published in this wiki when it becomes available.

In the event that read access is restricted or interrupted, there are several proven and complementary solutions that allow you to continue accessing the articles you need for your research:

We therefore recommend searching for articles in their Open Access version, which is made easier by installing search “buttons” (Unpaywall or Core Discovery) in Firefox, Chrome or Edge browsers, searching for versions available on institutional platforms (e.g., IRIS), or requesting a copy directly from the author.

The BCUL and the various faculty libraries are also available to assist you in your research through the following services:

• Print subscriptions and electronic access until the end of 2025
• BCUL interlibrary loan (ILL) service
• The information desk at your BCUL site
• The BCUL question and answer service
• The BiUM article delivery service (see conditions at bium.ch)
• The BiUM information service