Public access policy in the United States: Impact of the Scholarly Publishing Roundtable

Key points The Scholarly Publishing Roundtable was formed in 2009 at the request of a US Congressional Committee to develop recommendations for public access policy. Published in January 2010, the Roundtable's recommendations had a significant impact on the guidelines for federal funding agencies issued in 2013. The Roundtable was unique in bringing together individuals holding divergent views about open access policy. The success of the Roundtable may provide important lessons for policymakers in addressing open access issues.