Campus Open Publishing

The UTC Library supports open publishing with services built on robust publishing platforms that promote open knowledge exchange and broad discoverability. Campus Open Publishing provides hosting for UTC affiliated open publications, technical support, and advice on editorial policies and best practices.

UTC Scholar

UTC Scholar provides open access to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's research, creative works, and publications. Scholar publishes:

• Theses and Dissertations
• Journals and Conference Proceedings
• Open Educational Resources and Open Pedagogy Projects

Proposals for new open access projects must be initiated by a current full-time faculty member. 

UTC Open Publishing

UTC Open Publishing provides a platform for dynamic web-based ebooks using Pressbooks. OER created with Pressbooks can integrate H5P activities and connect to Canvas. These high-quality online books are provided in multiple formats, including accessible EPUBs for ereaders and PDFs designed for print-on-demand or digital distribution. Open Publishing projects must be openly licensed and accessible. Proposals for new projects must be initiated by a current full-time faculty member.

Publishing Support

The UTC Library can connect open publishing projects with professional publication support services including copy-editing, figure design, layout, and rights management. Publishing support services are provided through a third-party, and the charges are the responsibility of the project owner. Contact us to find out if contracted publishing support is right for your project.