SSP reaffirms commitment to diversity and inclusion in scholarly publishing - April 28, 2025
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP), a founding member of the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC), has reaffirmed its commitment to the coalition’s mission and principles. This reaffirmation comes amid ongoing challenges that impact academic freedom, federal research funding, the… Read More
University of North Dakota expands open access publishing through read and publish agreements - April 28, 2025
The University of North Dakota (UND) is facilitating broader access to scholarly research by entering into read and publish agreements with several academic publishers. These agreements allow UND-affiliated authors to publish open access articles without incurring individual article processing charges (APCs), as the associated costs are covered… Read More
Grant call launched to support no-fee open access publishing in Africa - April 28, 2025
EIFL, in collaboration with African Journals Online (AJOL) and the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN), has opened a call for proposals aimed at enhancing the quality and sustainability of Diamond open access (OA) publishing in Africa. The initiative targets African legal entities that… Read More
Wolters Kluwer supports national research access in India through Ovid and ONOS initiative - April 25, 2025
Wolters Kluwer, a global provider of professional information services, is participating in India’s One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) program, a government-led initiative aimed at expanding equitable access to international research resources. Launched on January 1, 2025, ONOS provides centralized national access to scholarly publications from 30 international… Read More
California Digital Library affirms commitment to open research by signing Barcelona Declaration - April 25, 2025
California Digital Library (CDL), a division of the University of California dedicated to advancing digital scholarship, has formally signed the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. Through this action, CDL commits to supporting and participating in the development of open, transparent, and community-governed research… Read More
Finalists announced for the 2025 EPIC Awards - April 25, 2025
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP), an organization dedicated to advancing scholarly communication, has announced the finalists for the inaugural Excellence in Publishing, Information Technology, and Communications (EPIC) Awards. The winners will be revealed during the EPIC Awards Ceremony on May 29, 2025, at SSP’s 47th Annual… Read More
