Supporting the Pluto Journals Open Access Collection
We are pleased that you are interested in supporting our collection, without support from libraries we will be unable to keep our valuable collection open for everyone. We hope that the information here will help you to decide what sort of support you can give.
How to support the Pluto Journals collection
Libraries and Librarians
Pluto Journals works with library consortia, including Jisc, to build sustainable support for our Diamond Open Access collection.
Library support helps us keep high-quality, peer-reviewed research free to read, without charging authors to publish. It also strengthens a publishing model rooted in collaboration, shared resources and long-term access to knowledge.
We are always happy to answer questions about how libraries can support the collection. Please contact Brett, our Library Relations Manager, at brett@plutojournals.com for more information.
Ask your library to sign up
If your institution does not currently support the Pluto Journals Open Access collection, we kindly request that you reach out to your librarian and encourage them to sign up. Please see a suggested template below. If you require any assistance or guidance in this process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Dear Librarian/Library Acquisition Committee,
I am writing to recommend the Pluto Journals Diamond Open Access collection for your library’s collection. This collection includes over 20 Open Access titles that cover a wide range of topics in the social sciences.
I recommend the Pluto Journals collection for the following reasons [delete where appropriate]:
- I support Open Access because it provides free and unrestricted access to articles, ensuring that research articles and scholarly content is made freely available to readers without any paywalls or subscription fees. This unrestricted access allows a wider audience, including researchers, students, policymakers, and the general public, to benefit from the knowledge and findings presented in the research.
- I believe that Open Access is an equitable and sustainable model for publishing.
- I am an author of [Journal Title], affiliated with [University name].
- I will refer to the journals frequently for my research work, and I will regularly refer my students to the journals to assist their studies.
- I am also a contributor or member of the Editorial Board to a Pluto Journals title, so I have a personal investment in the success of this collection.
I urge you to consider including the Pluto Journals collection in your next serials review meeting.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Department]
[Your Position]
[Your Email]
