Lancaster University Library launches new open-access journal hosting service - January 27, 2025
Lancaster University Library has announced the launch of its new service, Lancaster University Open Journals, which will provide a free platform for hosting open access journals managed by the university’s academic community. This initiative aims to simplify the process for colleagues interested in developing… Read More
Croatian Academic and Research Libraries Consortium partners with Wiley in landmark open access agreement - January 24, 2025
Wiley, a global leader in research and learning, has announced its first-ever open access agreement in Croatia, marking a significant milestone in the publisher’s mission to expand access to research worldwide. The one-year agreement, signed with the Croatian Academic and Research Libraries Consortium, will begin on January… Read More
STM announces key leadership promotions to bolster strategy, equity, and public affairs - January 24, 2025
STM, the global voice of scholarly publishing, has announced three strategic leadership promotions aimed at reinforcing its commitment to innovation, equity, and trusted research within the scholarly communications sector. Effective January 1, 2025, the appointments reflect STM’s focus on advancing its mission and expanding its global impact.… Read More
ResearchGate and IOP Publishing expand partnership with new titles and enhanced open access features - January 24, 2025
ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and IOP Publishing (IOPP) have announced a significant expansion of their collaboration through the Journal Home initiative. This partnership now includes an additional 25 IOPP and partner titles, bringing the total number of journals featured to 75. As… Read More
EBSCO Information Services earns multiple Platinum distinctions in 2025 Modern Library Awards - January 24, 2025
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has once again achieved top recognition, with four of its library products and services earning Platinum awards in the 2025 Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The honored solutions—Core Collection en Español, LibraryAware, PrepSTEP for High… Read More
IReL renews commitment to open research infrastructure - January 24, 2025
IReL has announced the renewal of its membership agreements with Jisc, the OAPEN Foundation, and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) as part of its continued support for open research infrastructure. The new three-year agreements, covering 2025… Read More
