In working with serials in an academic library, I interact frequently with open access (OA) publications and open educational resources (OERs). Not only do OA publications and OERs free up physical space in libraries, but they also make education fairer and more equitable, providing students with resources that they otherwise may not have access to. OA, specifically pertaining to journals, refers to publications that are of no cost for patrons to access. Libraries can provide these journals as part of their collections for no extra cost.
