Open Access and Sales Revenue Can Co-Exist
A new research study finds that open access monographs can generate significant revenue — both on the print side and digitally.
A new research study finds that open access monographs can generate significant revenue — both on the print side and digitally.
Sally Ekanayaka reviews a webinar featuring several key players in implementing Plan S and asks what lessons have been learned?
Several services attempt to gather up “all” of the content across publishers. This post provides an overview and taxonomy.
Last week, the University of California terminated its license with Elsevier. Today, Roger Schonfeld argues that leakage has reduced the value of the big deal — and publisher pricing power — while empowering library negotiators.
Rick Anderson interviews Jeff MacKie-Mason about the University of California system’s recent break with Elsevier.
Plan S has injected a much-needed sense of urgency to the debate about transformation to full and immediate open access, but what are we missing in our focus on the minutiae of compliance? How do we ensure that implementation ensures a more equitable system for all?
Last week Wiley acquired Hindawi for $298M or a multiple of 7.45 based on 2020 Hindawi revenue. Hear why and what comes next from Wiley’s EVP of Research, Judy Verses, and VP of Open Research, Liz Ferguson.
Revisiting a post from 2017: Several services aim to gather all publications comprehensively. Who has all the content?
For smaller and independent publishers, the Transformative Journal route to Plan S compliance seems like a viable option. At least until you see the reporting requirements.
As co-host of the Scholarly Communication Podcast, I’ve spent the last six months speaking with university press publishers and small to mid-size commercial book publishers. Here’s what I’ve learned.
Digital transformation in submission and peer review offers improvements for publications and a better experience for researchers and journal staff.
What do statements of support for UC reveal about open access publishing, institutional priorities, and the role of library-publisher contracts?
New findings from Ithaka S+R provide the most recent and comprehensive evidence for how academic library acquisitions and open access initiatives may proceed in light of the present disruptions
Will Read and Publish models transform the scholarly journal publishing business? And if they do, will it be good for the academy?
What is the most likely scenario for implementation of the OSTP’s Nelson Memo? And what strategies will that offer for publishers?