PLOS partners with CLOCKSS to secure open-access journals for the future - November 7, 2024
In a significant move to safeguard its digital content, the Public Library of Science (PLOS) has announced a strategic partnership with CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS), an initiative dedicated to preserving scholarly content. This collaboration marks a milestone in ensuring the long-term preservation of open-access scientific… Read More
Public Knowledge Project joins the Open Book Collective to advance open access initiatives - November 4, 2024
The Public Knowledge Project (PKP), an influential research and software development initiative based at Simon Fraser University, has joined the Open Book Collective (OBC) to strengthen its efforts in advancing open access (OA) publishing. Known for its free and open-source software (FOSS) solutions, PKP supports global scholarly… Read More
DEAL Consortium launches campaign to encourage open access licensing with CC BY - October 28, 2024
The DEAL consortium, one of the largest academic library consortia globally, has initiated an awareness campaign urging scientific authors in Germany to adopt the Creative Commons “CC BY” license for open-access publications. Through the slogan “OPEN ACCESS MEANS CC BY,” DEAL aims to educate… Read More
Biochemical Society and TIB to sign OA agreement, expanding access to molecular biosciences research - October 24, 2024
The Biochemical Society, along with its publishing arm Portland Press, and the Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology (TIB) are set to sign an Open Access (OA) agreement aimed at enhancing global access to molecular biosciences research. This three-year agreement encompasses a consortium… Read More
University Libraries launches new journal for Open Access Week - October 23, 2024
In celebration of Open Access Week, University Libraries at the University of Oklahoma (OU), in collaboration with the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, has launched a new open-access journal, Single Case in the Social Sciences (SCSS). This biannual online publication aims to expand scholarly resources in applied… Read More
MDPI champions open access for global progress during International Open Access Week 2024 - October 21, 2024
MDPI, a leading open access publisher, is proud to announce its active participation in International Open Access Week 2024, taking place from October 21–27. The theme for this year, “Community over Commercialization,” aligns perfectly with MDPI’s mission to make scholarly insights accessible to everyone,… Read More
Biochemical Society journals to achieve full open access by 2025 - October 18, 2024
The Biochemical Society is proud to announce that by 2025, all papers published in its journals will be fully open access (OA), completing its transformation into an OA publisher. This milestone fulfills the Society's commitment to provide funder and institutionally compliant OA routes, in line with Plan… Read More
EULAR launches EULAR Rheumatology Open: A new era for rheumatology research - October 17, 2024
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) is excited to announce the launch of its new open-access journal, EULAR Rheumatology Open (ERO). This pioneering platform is set to advance research and knowledge in rheumatology, providing unrestricted access to the latest scientific advancements for researchers, healthcare professionals,… Read More
Open Access partnerships drive global impact of African research - October 16, 2024
The global visibility and impact of African research are on the rise, thanks to new open access (OA) partnerships between research libraries and publishers. Recent forums held in South Africa have emphasized the importance of these collaborations in enhancing the international reach of African scholarship, contributing to global innovation and… Read More
Penn State Libraries to host Sarah Lamdan for talk on Data Cartels and Open Access Challenges - October 14, 2024
In celebration of the 17th annual global Open Access Week, Penn State University Libraries will host a virtual talk by Sarah Lamdan, deputy director of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom. The event, titled “Data Cartels and Commercial Obstacles to Open… Read More
