Information services provider Swets, Netherlands, has introduced a new APC management service. As the open access publishing model expands at an increasing rate, new challenges naturally arise for libraries, publishers, funders and researchers. Libraries in particular have to develop, implement and manage new workflows and procedures across their institutions that are time consuming and resource-heavy. One of the major administrative burdens revolves around Article Processing Charges (APC's), which are paid to publishers for (Gold) Open Access papers. Swets' new APC management service seeks to address this need directly.
Swets aims to reduce the burden on the library by managing the complex APC invoicing and payment processes on their behalf. The service provides APC management for all types of institution: APC fund management options to keep track of spending; a single point of contact to handle all publisher relationships; a clear, concise way to handle all micro-transactions; a means to reduce the number of invoices that need processing; and detailed, real-time reporting on the status of all transactions
Customers interested in Swets' APC Management service should visit www.swets.com/open-access or contact the company directly to discuss their requirements at http://info.swets.com/OA2-join-requestform-eng.
