The document discusses open access publishing. It defines open access as digital content that is free of charge and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions. The benefits of open access include increased readership and citations as it removes cost barriers. However, open access also faces disadvantages like article processing charges deterring early career researchers. The document outlines ways to make work open access through self-archiving in repositories (green open access) or publishing in open access journals (gold open access). It also provides tips on finding and promoting open access materials and issues around open data.