Jun 1, 2025StrategicPlan
BoardWiley Overview
This document provides an overview of Wiley's Transformational Agreements (TAs), a cornerstone of its open access strategy. It defines TAs as agreements combining read access and open access publishing, often including funding or discounts for Article Publication Charges. The overview explains the rationale behind TAs, driven by policy and funder mandates, and details their operational mechanics. It charts the growth of Wiley's TAs from 2016 to 2025, expanding globally to encompass 125 agreements across over 3,800 institutions. The document also highlights key benefits for authors, such as increased readership, simplified publishing processes, and compliance with funder mandates, and discusses additional open access waivers and discounts.