Richard Charkin even takes aim at publishing’s parties as he reviews some of the practical lessons of the pandemic–and revisits the hairstyle of his youth.
Trump Administration Would ‘Eviscerate’ Copyright, Say Industry Players
The US Office of Science and Technology Policy effort to change IP protections in research publication draws ‘serious legal, policy, and economic concerns.’
Industry Resource Lists: Publishers’ Responses Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
In both the UK and the US, the publishers’ associations are offering guides on how publishers are—and can—respond to the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus: International Publishers Make COVID-19 Research Content Freely Available
Research houses and scholarly publishers and associations are pooling their content for professional and public access free of charge.
CCC’s Roy Kaufman: New Year, New DEAL, and Pressure Points Ahead
As 2020 rolls in, Copyright Clearance Center’s Roy Kaufman looks at key developments in STM publishing–with advice for what lies ahead.
AAP Joins Broad Opposition to Proposed Trump Policy on Journal Articles
Removing traditional embargos, critics say, a proposed executive order would make scholarly work of federally funded researchers available on publication.
Danish AI Software Specialists UNSILO Announce Japanese and US Deals
In two announcements days apart, Denmark’s UNSILO publisher software announces agreements with PeerJ and Kyorinsha.
The Philippines’ SPi Global Is Buying Springer Nature Group’s SPS
With clients in 30 nations and operational centers in eight, SPi Global says it’s looking to close its acquisition of Springer Nature’s SPS by year’s end.
Nitasha Devasar: ‘Indian Publishing Has a Vital Role To Play’
Leading the Association of Publishers in India, Nitasha Devasar wants the global industry to recognize the value India contributes to the business.
Industry Notes: International Distribution Forum at Frankfurt; UK’s Emerald ‘Insight’
The 2019 International Publishing Distribution Forum will be at Frankfurter Buchmesse, and in the UK, Emerald launches its redesigned platform.