Emerald Publishing unveils Emerald Insight platform for enhanced accessibility and sustainability - July 23, 2025
Emerald Publishing has launched an updated version of its Emerald Insight platform, introducing a redesigned interface intended to offer improved accessibility, usability, and sustainability for a global academic audience. The upgrade serves as a centralized access point for over 400 journals, 7,000 books, 3,000… Read More
CHORUS forum emphasizes shared responsibility and innovation in accessibility - July 18, 2025
The CHORUS Accessibility Forum, held on June 18, 2025, brought together experts from academia, publishing, and research institutions to examine how accessibility in scholarly communications can be scaled and normalized. Discussions focused on the ethical and economic imperative for accessibility, practical frameworks, and stakeholder roles. Panelists emphasized… Read More
C4DISC launches Toolkit for Disability Equity in scholarly communications - May 28, 2025
The Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) has released the Toolkit for Disability Equity, a structured resource designed to support the advancement of disability equity within the scholarly communications sector. Developed through a community-led process, the toolkit offers actionable strategies, frameworks, and guidance for… Read More
Research libraries in Canada and the U.S. mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day - May 19, 2025
In recognition of the 14th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) are encouraging libraries and related stakeholders to reflect on and engage with digital accessibility and inclusion initiatives. The organizations… Read More
Sage publishes business and management textbook focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion - May 19, 2025
Sage, an independent academic publisher, has released a new textbook in collaboration with the Chartered Association of Business Schools, designed to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through the lens of business and management. Titled Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Business and Management, the textbook brings together… Read More
ACM policy council calls for global baseline in accessibility standards - May 12, 2025
The Association for Computing Machinery’s global Technology Policy Council has released a new bulletin titled "TechBrief: Advancing Accessibility in the Digital World", highlighting persistent barriers to digital accessibility and urging greater integration of accessibility into technology development processes. Co-authored by experts from the United… Read More
2024 EDI data survey outlines progress on five priority themes - May 5, 2025
The Biochemical Society has released a progress update following its 2024 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Data Survey, which was designed to gather community feedback on areas for continued focus and improvement. Responses to the survey identified five core themes, each now informing specific initiatives across the… Read More
C4DISC issues interim guidance for professional membership communities navigating DEI challenges - May 2, 2025
The Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) has released a new resource developed in response to the evolving political landscape surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The guidance document, aimed at professional membership communities, was produced following a Rapid Response Day convened by… Read More
SSP reaffirms commitment to diversity and inclusion in scholarly publishing - April 28, 2025
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP), a founding member of the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC), has reaffirmed its commitment to the coalition’s mission and principles. This reaffirmation comes amid ongoing challenges that impact academic freedom, federal research funding, the… Read More
AUPresses reaffirms commitment to diversity and inclusion in scholarly publishing - April 9, 2025
At its spring 2025 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Association of University Presses (AUPresses) reaffirmed its commitment to the principles and mission of the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC), an initiative it helped establish. This renewed endorsement reflects AUPresses’ ongoing dedication… Read More
