A Broad Look at Open Access From the BioMed Central Perspective

Open access publishing is providing a meaningful option to researchers and libraries outside of the traditional subscription model of publishing. With the entrance of traditional publishers and government/funder mandates, one can assume that the model is sustainable and here to stay. Because of funding issues, OA may work better in some disciplines than in others. OA will continue to grow and morph into new forms. OA is one of many viable responses to the challenges we face in disseminating the results of research