WIS Library FAQs

The Weizmann Library negotiates with publishers in an effort to lower APC costs for Weizmann authors and has achieved some discount agreements (read more about 100% discounts). 

Find all publishers and journals which offer discounts to the Weizmann Institute @ https://weizmann.libanswers.com/oajournals/

Benefits of notifying the Library when your article is accepted:

• The article is quickly entered in the WIS Works, the Weizmann Research Publications Database and can quickly appear on your web site publications page
• Help the Library collect data about demand for APCs and grant requirements, strengthening the Institute’s negotiating position with publishers
• All new discount agreements with publishers are integrated seamlessly -- you'll know about the discount before you pay

More information about specific journals and publisher agreements is available in the Library's Journals and Open Access FAQs @ https://weizmann.libanswers.com/oajournals/

DISCONTINUED

In order to support this process, from 1 September 2019, The Weizmann Institute decided to provide a 20% discount to all corresponding authors who pay their APC via the Library.  At the end of 6 months, the program was to be re-evaluated for extension.  This budget has run out and the program was not renewed.

How to get the Discount

The Library recommends that the author pays and then receives a 20% refund from the APC budget to the author's budget.  This is the fastest route and allows the author and their staff to control the process.

It is also possible for the Library to pay, taking 20% from the APC budget and 80% from the author's budget

Option 1 The Author Pays

1. the author, or their representative, pays the APC, then forwards to the Library
   1. a copy of the article acceptance email
   2. a copy of the paid invoice
   3. a budget number to receive the 20% APC refund
2. the Library refunds the 20% from the APC budget to the author's budget and sends a confirmation email specifying the amount refunded (there is no need to use the Internal Services form mentioned below)

Option 2 The Library Pays

1. the author, or their representative, forwards the article acceptance email and invoice, showing the APC amount, to the Library
2. the Library sends an official response confirming the amount of the discount and the share of the APC to be paid from the author’s budget
3. the author, or their representative, provides a budget number for their share of the APC via an Internal Services form (found at Library site > Forms > Open access publication with a departmental budget)
4. the Library processes the APC payment, taking 80% from the author’s budget and 20% from the APC discount budget and sends a confirmation email confirming payment