IntechOpen, a leading academic publisher, has announced its sponsorship and active participation in the OA Switchboard books pilot initiative, alongside other key industry partners. The OA Switchboard, an independent, community-driven intermediary, is dedicated to simplifying and streamlining Open Access (OA) book publishing for all stakeholders. The pilot initiative seeks to enhance the sharing of information and metadata about OA book publications, ensuring a smoother publication journey for all involved.
The rise in awareness of OA Books has prompted research funders and institutions to develop policies, creating a landscape with various business models, agreements, policies, and systems. This complexity poses implementation challenges, and the OA Switchboard initiative aims to address these challenges by creating a standardized messaging protocol and reporting tool. This will facilitate communication and collaboration among publishers, institutions, and funders throughout the publication process.
As an academic publisher, IntechOpen is committed to supporting authors in complying with OA Books policies and mandates. The company also aims to provide authors with access to available funds for OA Book initiatives, covering publication costs for books and chapters. Additionally, IntechOpen is dedicated to facilitating reporting on OA publication output.
From its inception, IntechOpen has been at the forefront of advocating and pioneering Open Access book publishing. By supporting the OA Switchboard initiative, the company reinforces its commitment to fostering the open access ecosystem, supporting the community, and actively engaging in cross-stakeholder initiatives.
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