Library Research Support Services
Enabling open research at the University of Plymouth

We work in partnership with Research and Innovation, Technology and Information Services, the Doctoral College and others across the University to develop and deliver services which enable our researchers to demonstrate to their funders and the wider community the value of their work. We support research staff and students in developing the information skills they need and ensuring that research publications and datasets are made publicly available in line with good research practice, and the University’s Open Access, and Research Data Management policies.
To find out more about our services or make an enquiry email openresearch@plymouth.ac.uk
PEARL is the University’s open access repository of full text research outputs, including research theses. See the latest deposit and usage stats.
Information and guidance for UKRI-funded researchersUKRI's new Open Access policy comes into effect on 1 April 2022. UKRI-funded researchers at Plymouth need to be aware of these new requirements. Our step-by-step guidance to the new policy will help you to ensure your research is compliant with funder policy from submission through to publication.
Browse available Read & Publish agreementsRead & Publish agreements aim to achieve transformative change in publisher business models by incorporating Open Access Article Processing Charges (APCs) into the Library's subscriptions resulting in no upfront fees for authors.
Contacts for 1:1 supportThe Library's Information Specialists and dedicated Open Research Specialist can advise individuals and provide bespoke sessions for research groups and centres. Training and 1:1 support is available on a number of research related topics.
Charles Seale-Hayne Library, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA