Open Access Policy
Literasiana : Journal of Library Information Literacy and Education provides immediate open access to all its published content. The journal is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that research is freely available to the public to support a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Definition of Open Access
Literasiana follows the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition:
"By 'open access' to [peer-reviewed research literature], we mean its free availability on the public internet, permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself."
Core Open Access Principles
| Principle | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Immediate access | Articles are freely available immediately upon publication |
| No registration required | Users do not need to register or log in to access articles |
| No subscription fees | No payment is required to read, download, or share articles |
| Full-text availability | Complete PDF and HTML versions of all articles are provided |
| No embargo period | There is no delay between publication and open access |
User Rights (What Users Can Do)
Under the open access policy, users are permitted to:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Read | Freely read any article published in Literasiana |
| Download | Download PDF and HTML versions for offline reading |
| Copy | Make copies of articles for personal or educational use |
| Distribute | Share articles with colleagues, students, or the public |
| Print articles for non-commercial purposes | |
| Search | Search and index the full text of articles |
| Link | Create links to articles from websites, repositories, or social media |
| Text mine | Use articles for text and data mining (for lawful purposes) |
License (Creative Commons)
Literasiana uses the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) license for all published articles.
License Deed (Summary):
| Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BY (Attribution) | Users must give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and journal |
| SA (ShareAlike) | Users must distribute derivative works under the same license |
Official License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, users may:
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Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
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Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially
Provided that:
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Attribution — Appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and journal, a link to the license is provided, and any changes are indicated
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ShareAlike — If users remix, transform, or build upon the material, they must distribute their contributions under the same license as the original
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No additional restrictions — Users may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits
Example of Proper Attribution
When using content from Literasiana, users must cite as:
*"This article was originally published in Literasiana : Journal of Library Information Literacy and Education, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 34–42, 2025. https://doi.org/10.21831/literasiana.v1i1.xxx. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0."*
Author Rights
Under the open access policy, authors retain significant rights:
| Right | Description |
|---|---|
| Copyright retention | Authors retain full copyright of their work |
| Self-archiving | Authors may deposit any version of their article in institutional or subject repositories (e.g., institutional repository, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, Google Scholar) |
| Preprint posting | Authors may post preprints (submitted version) before peer review |
| Postprint posting | Authors may post postprints (accepted version after peer review) |
| Published version posting | Authors may post the final published PDF (with DOI and license) |
| Classroom use | Authors may use their article for teaching purposes |
| Conference presentation | Authors may present the article at conferences |
Archiving and Preservation
Literasiana ensures long-term digital preservation through:
| Archiving Method | Description |
|---|---|
| PKP PN (Preservation Network) | Automatic archiving through the Public Knowledge Project Preservation Network |
| LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) | Distributed archiving system for perpetual access |
| CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) | Dark archive for long-term preservation |
| Garuda (Garba Rujukan Digital) | National digital reference archive (Indonesia) |
| Institutional repository | Archive at Wahid Hasyim University repository |
| DOI system (Crossref) | Persistent identifiers ensure perpetual linking |
Cost to Readers
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Reading articles | FREE |
| Downloading PDFs | FREE |
| Printing articles | FREE (users pay only their own printing costs) |
| Sharing links | FREE |
| Email alerts | FREE |
| RSS feeds | FREE |
Cost to Authors (Article Processing Charges)
| Policy | Status |
|---|---|
| Article Processing Charges (APC) | None (No fee for submission, review, or publication) |
| Submission fee | FREE |
| Peer review fee | FREE |
| Publication fee | FREE |
| Color figure fee | FREE |
| PDF generation fee | FREE |
| DOI registration fee | Covered by journal |
Note: Literasiana is a diamond open access journal (no fees for authors and no fees for readers). Publication costs are fully borne by Wahid Hasyim University Press.
Open Access Statement
Literasiana is committed to:
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Removing barriers to accessing research
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Accelerating the dissemination of knowledge
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Supporting global collaboration and innovation
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Increasing the visibility and impact of authors' work
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Fulfilling the principles of the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities
Advantages of Open Access for Authors
| Advantage | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Higher visibility | Articles are freely available to anyone with internet access |
| Increased citations | Open access articles are cited more frequently |
| Faster impact | Immediate access leads to faster knowledge transfer |
| Wider readership | Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the public can read |
| Compliance | Meets open access requirements of many funders and institutions |
Funders' Open Access Policies
Literasiana complies with the open access policies of major research funders, including:
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Indonesia)
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Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP)
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National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
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Wellcome Trust
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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European Research Council (ERC)
Copyright and Licensing Summary
| Aspect | Policy |
|---|---|
| Copyright holder | Authors |
| License | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| Right to post to repositories | Yes (any version) |
| Right to use commercially | Yes (under CC BY-SA terms) |
| Preprint allowed | Yes |
| Postprint allowed | Yes |
| Published PDF allowed in repository | Yes |
Disclaimer
While Literasiana provides open access to all content, the journal and publisher are not responsible for:
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Misuse of articles by third parties
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Violations of the CC BY-SA license terms by users
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Content shared on third-party websites not affiliated with the journal
Contact for Open Access Inquiries
For questions regarding open access policy, licensing, or permissions:
Email: