Welcome to the Diamond Open Access Tool Suite!

Diamond Open Access (OA) refers to a scholarly model of publication where publishers, journals, and platforms do not charge fees to either authors or readers.

The Diamond Open Access Standard (DOAS) is based on essential and testable criteria across seven key components of scholarly publishing to ensure equitable, transparent, and high-quality practices.

This section contains a variety of tools and resources to support publishers who are considering moving towards Diamond OA publishing

• Toolsuite Articles
• Guidelines
• Sustainability Resources
• Self assessment tool
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• Glossary
• Useful links

The toolsuite provides high-level guidance and resources that will assist Diamond OA publishers and service providers in meeting current standards

• How to Browse the Toolsuite
• Acknowledgements
• Help and Feedback