EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 Serials Price Projection Report, providing critical insights into the financial landscape that libraries and publishers will encounter as they approach the upcoming renewal season. This year's report forecasts overall effective publisher price increases for libraries, projecting a four to five percent rise for individual e-journal titles, three and a half to four and a half percent for e-journal packages, and five to six percent for print titles (before considering currency fluctuations).
As part of its commitment to assisting customers in navigating the complexities of serials pricing, EBSCO has based the report on comprehensive publisher surveys and a thorough analysis of historical pricing trends. The report also addresses current market dynamics, shedding light on various factors influencing the scholarly information marketplace. Key economic challenges, including high inflation rates, currency impacts, the increasing trend toward Open Access (OA), and growing investments in artificial intelligence, are examined in detail.
While the report aims to provide a reliable outlook based on meticulous analysis, EBSCO cautions users to approach these projections with care, as they are rooted in historical data and current estimates.
For a deeper understanding of these projections and to explore the Five-Year Journal Price Increase History, readers can access the complete 2025 Serials Price Projection Report on EBSCO's website. This valuable resource equips libraries and publishers with the insights needed to make informed decisions during the renewal process.
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