Berghahn Books to flip thirteen anthropology journals to open access in 2020 - January 28, 2020
Scholarly and academic publisher Berghahn Books will publish thirteen core anthropology journals as open access starting with their 2020 volumes under the subscribe-to-open model (S2O). The move is being hailed as the largest concerted disciplinary journals flip to open access since SCOAP3.… Read More
Cambridge University Press and the Japan Alliance of University Library Consortia for E-Resources announce transformative OA agreement - January 28, 2020
Academic publisher Cambridge University Press has reached a transformative Open Access agreement with the Japan Alliance of University Library Consortia for E-Resources (JUSTICE). It is the first such read and publish deal signed with JUSTICE by any publisher, the first major read and publish deal in… Read More
University of Nevada, Reno, selects Ex Libris Alma platform and Primo discovery solution to simplify library systems and streamline processes - January 28, 2020
Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, has announced that the University of Nevada, Reno, has selected the Ex Libris Alma® library services platform and Ex Libris Primo® discovery and delivery solution to replace dated legacy systems. The new platform will support the institution’s vision of embracing intellectual… Read More
Elsevier creates online information center to provide one-stop access to latest medical and scientific information on Novel Coronavirus 2019-nCoV - January 27, 2020
Elsevier, a global information analytics business specialising in science and health, has created a Novel Coronavirus Information Center with free information in English and Mandarin on the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV for the benefit of healthcare professionals, medical researchers and the public. The information center on Elsevier… Read More
Wiley offers free access to Coronavirus research to aid relief efforts - January 27, 2020
John Wiley & Sons Inc., a global leader in research and education, will provide free access to all articles related to the coronavirus in support of the outbreak relief efforts in China. Wiley has identified 54 relevant articles. These important pieces of literature will remain free… Read More
Society for Scholarly Publishing seeks mentors and mentees for Spring 2020 Mentorship Program - January 27, 2020
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) is now accepting applications for the next cohort of its Mentorship Program. This program is ideal for professionals at all career levels to develop new relationships, share experiences, and learn from others outside their organisations by connecting with a mentor.… Read More
