Predatory Publishing Checklist

The aim of this checklist is to assist you in avoiding publishing your work in a predatory or low quality journal. Being associated with a predatory publisher can lead to financial loss as a result of inappropriate fees, or be harmful to your reputation and that of your institution, even possibly impeding promotion and tenure.  

While there is no single criterion that points to whether or not a publication is legitimate, consult the following checklist to identity some of the typical practices used by deceptive publishers.

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It's time for the triannual University of Toronto Libraries User Survey, and we're eager for your participation to ensure its success! This survey is aimed at enhancing our understanding of how individuals interact with our library resources and services. If you're a faculty member, staff, or a student at the University of Toronto, we warmly invite you to take part. As a token of appreciation, completing the survey gives you a chance to win one of 30 $100 gift certificates to the University of Toronto Bookstore.

Accessing Electronic Resources is Changing

Accessing certain library e-resources is changing. These changes notably affect those connected to the UofT wireless network and/or UTORvpn.

  • Direct access to some e-resource platforms like Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, and the American Chemical Society is no longer available from these networks.
  • Users may now access these e-resources through the library catalogue, facilitated by our internal electronic resource service, EZProxy.

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