The Principles for Open-Access Scholarly Publishing, from the WAC Clearinghouse, emphasize the importance of making scholarly work widely accessible. They advocate for open-access formats to ensure broad audience reach, support ethical peer review, and maintain high production standards. Authors should retain copyright, and publishers should offer licenses like Creative Commons. Accessibility and long-term availability are key concerns. The principles also highlight that access should not be restricted by a scholar's ability to pay, and open-access work should be supported by academic institutions and professional organizations.

The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is a comprehensive, searchable database of high-quality, peer-reviewed open-access journals across various academic disciplines. It aims to increase the visibility and accessibility of scholarly research by providing a platform for researchers, institutions, and the public to discover free-to-access academic content. The DOAJ supports the principles of open access, ensuring that scholarly work is accessible without subscription barriers.