HARRASSOWITZ, a leading provider of scholarly periodicals and e-resources for academic libraries, has announced its new status as a Certified Partner of OA Switchboard. This partnership is set to streamline the sharing of publication metadata, facilitating smoother communication between publishers, institutions, and funders.
The collaboration between HARRASSOWITZ and OA Switchboard will enable the integration of publishing data into Fokus, HARRASSOWITZ's comprehensive system for the acquisition and management of scholarly resources. By merging subscription data with detailed information about institutional publication output, libraries will gain a more comprehensive overview, aiding their internal reporting and strategic planning efforts.
The partnership comes at a critical time as the global market transitions from subscription-based reading models to contractually-based Open Access publishing. HARRASSOWITZ remains committed to providing gold-standard service to libraries, publishers, and consortia worldwide, and sees this partnership as a significant step in supporting this transition.
In addition to the partnership, HARRASSOWITZ will also join the OA Switchboard Advisory Group. This group comprises individuals and representatives from various stakeholder groups who contribute their expertise and financial support to further the mission of OA Switchboard.
As the partnership develops, HARRASSOWITZ looks forward to exploring new opportunities for integration and cooperation with OA Switchboard, continuing to provide unparalleled service and support to its global clientele.
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