EIFL and Oxford University Press renew agreement to expand access and support open access publishing - January 29, 2025
The Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL) and Oxford University Press (OUP) have announced the renewal of their partnership agreement, extending their collaboration for another year until December 31, 2025. This renewed agreement continues to provide EIFL’s partner libraries with free and discounted access to… Read More
Japan advances open access initiatives with JST/CHORUS collaboration - January 27, 2025
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and CHORUS have joined forces to support Japan's move toward a national open access policy, which is set to take effect in April 2025. At the recent Japan Library Fair on November 20, 2024, the organizations hosted… Read More
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
European Diamond Capacity Hub launched to propel Diamond Open Access publishing in Europe - January 23, 2025
A transformative step towards equitable scholarly publishing was taken with the launch of the European Diamond Capacity Hub (EDCH) in Madrid. This pioneering initiative aims to advance Diamond Open Access (OA) publishing across Europe, fostering inclusivity and collaboration in academic publishing. The launch event was hosted at… Read More
MDPI and Jisc consortium renew open access agreement for 2025 - January 23, 2025
MDPI, a leading open access publisher, has announced the renewal of its partnership with the Jisc consortium for 2025. This extension underscores a shared commitment to advancing open access publishing and ensuring widespread accessibility to high-quality research in the UK. The agreement continues to… Read More
Dutch Research Institutions and Elsevier sign new agreements to advance open access leadership - January 20, 2025
Dutch research institutions and Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, have entered into new agreements aimed at supporting open access publishing and advancing the Netherlands’ status as a leader in open science. The agreements, which began on January 1, 2025, will run for two… Read More
Microbiology Society Signs Publish and Read agreement with Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences - January 20, 2025
The Microbiology Society has announced a three-year Publish and Read agreement with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (Peking Union Medical College), one of China's most prestigious medical schools. Effective from 2025, the agreement is designed to enhance access to microbiological… Read More
ResearchGate and BMJ Group expand partnership to boost open access publishing - January 20, 2025
ResearchGate, a leading professional network for researchers, and BMJ Group, a global healthcare knowledge provider and open access (OA) pioneer, have announced an expanded partnership to enhance the visibility and impact of BMJ's open access journals. This development extends the existing Journal Home collaboration… Read More
ALMASI Project launches to strengthen non-profit open access publishing across Africa, Latin America, and Europe - January 20, 2025
The ALMASI project, a groundbreaking three-year initiative aimed at enhancing non-profit open access publishing in Africa, Latin America, and Europe, officially launched in Madrid, Spain. The project, involving 15 partners and funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme, seeks to establish a sustainable and inclusive scholarly communication… Read More
