The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has adopted a Subscribe to Open (S2O) subscription model for its six primary research, subscription-based journals. This aligns with ASM's mission of disseminating high-impact research and accelerating scientific advancement globally.
Under S2O, the accessibility of ASM's previously subscriber-only content will depend on continued support from subscribers. The S2O model distributes costs across authors, funders, and library or institutional subscribers, ensuring a balanced approach to funding. This framework provides ASM a practical path to converting these journals to open access without relying on article processing charges (APCs).