Glossary

Book processing charge

Published August 10 2020 | Revised November 26 2024

Book processing charge (BPC)

The book processing charge (BPC) is a payment made to a publisher to cover the costs of publishing a book open access. Sometimes this will be covered by the author’s funding body or institution (Cambridge Core, n.d.).

The following toolkit article(s) mention(s) this glossary term:

Common myths about open access

How to choose a publisher for your open access book

Choosing a licence

Types of publishers and publishing services

Business models for open access book publishing

Eligibility criteria for grant applications

List of funding sources for open access books