AIP Publishing advances accessibility with 2026 Alt Text Requirement for scholarly articles - April 2, 2026
AIP Publishing has announced changes to its publishing processes to improve accessibility, in alignment with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA). Beginning in April 2026, authors will be required to include alternative text (alt text) for visual elements in… Read More
JSTOR achieves 100% ASPIRE Gold rating for accessibility statement in 2026 review - March 12, 2026
JSTOR has retained a 100% ASPIRE Gold rating following a February 2026 review of the platform’s accessibility statement and related communications. The ASPIRE verification service evaluates accessibility statements across the publishing industry, assessing clarity, completeness, transparency, and usefulness for users seeking… Read More
IOP Publishing signs UK Publishing Inclusion Pledge 2026–28 - February 3, 2026
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has signed the UK Publishing Inclusion Pledge 2026–28. As a signatory to the pledge, IOPP will work toward ensuring fair opportunities and fostering an environment in which individuals are respected, heard, and supported. The Publishing Inclusion Pledge, led by the Publishers… Read More
Publishers Association launches UK Publishing Inclusion Pledge to drive diversity and equity - January 29, 2026
The Publishers Association has launched a new Publishing Inclusion Pledge aimed at strengthening equity, inclusion, and belonging across the UK publishing sector. The initiative recognizes that diverse perspectives enhance publishing outcomes and is designed to support publishers of all sizes, sectors, and specialties in taking practical action… Read More
DOAJ unveils 2026–2028 global open access strategy to advance equity, inclusion, and research integrity - January 29, 2026
The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) has released its new 2026–2028 strategy, outlining priorities aimed at strengthening its role as a core global infrastructure for open access journals. The strategy builds on community consultation and responds to ongoing shifts in scholarly publishing, including the growth of… Read More
Math societies publish joint author guidelines to support accessible mathematics publishing - January 7, 2026
Four leading mathematical societies have collaborated to develop a shared set of author guidelines aimed at improving the accessibility of mathematics content published online, in response to regulatory requirements under the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The American Mathematical… Read More
Elsevier Foundation and RIKEN release report to advance gender equity and women’s leadership in Japanese research - October 8, 2025
The Elsevier Foundation and RIKEN have launched a comprehensive report that has focused on advancing gender equity and women’s leadership across Japan’s research landscape. Titled “Envisioning Futures: Women’s Leadership and Gender Equity in Japanese Research,” the report represents a collaboration between… Read More
Library roles in open science: collaborating for equitable publishing - September 19, 2025
Open science efforts aim to make research outputs freely accessible by 2030. Implementation depends on librarians who connect research, access, and infrastructure, and who now also advise on copyright, analyze research impact, and negotiate institutional publishing agreements. Their work influences open science practices locally and across broader academic networks. Frontiers… Read More
STM releases Presenters Inclusivity Guide - September 18, 2025
International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM) has published a Presenters Inclusivity Guide intended to help speakers make presentations more accessible and inclusive at STM events and in the wider sector. The guide contains practical recommendations on: • speaking clearly and using simple, inclusive… Read More
CARL and CFLA release accessibility-focused copyright guide - September 17, 2025
The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) have jointly released a new resource, Accessible Content: A Guide to the Canadian Copyright Act on Searching for Accessible Formats and Producing and Distributing Alternate Formats.… Read More
