Using crowdfunding and BiblioLabs’ online library access, Knowledge Unlatched is making open access work for the humanities and social sciences.
Does Self-Publishing Make Sense for Scholarly Writers? Highlights From a Discussion
Can self-publishing find traction in scholarly publishing as it has parts of general publishing? A recent panel at London Book Fair took up the question.
International Notes: Open Road Acquires Iconic UK and US Titles; Germany’s De Gruyter Reorganizes Open Access
Ebook rights to works of Joan Didion, Joyce Carol Oates, and Philip Pullman go to Open Road, while Germany’s De Gruyter ups its ante in Open Access.
European Research Libraries Say ‘Neighboring Rights’ Oppose Open Science
Declaring that ‘the current copyright framework is unfit for the digital age,’ the chief of the Europe’s research libraries organization speaks out against “neighboring rights,’ related rights, for publishers.
Will Ebooks Ever Circulate Freely in Europe?
Joaquín Rodríguez shares his views on ebook accessibility, standards and interoperability within the frame of the European single digital market.
The Next Wave of Open Access: 5 More Predictions for 2016
For Open Access Week, Rob Johnson, founder and director of Research Consulting, offers five more predictions for Open Access Publishing in 2016.
The Next Wave of Open Access: 5 Predictions for 2016
To mark the start of Open Access Week, Rob Johnson, founder and director of Research Consulting, offers five predictions for Open Access publishing in 2016.
STM’s Hot Button Issues: Open Access, Data and Social Media
According to discussions at the International Association of STM Publishers conference, open access and data-driven articles need more scrutiny.
CCC on Rights and Licensing for Open Access Publishing
When it comes to Open Access publishing, ‘If you are confused, then you are only beginning to understand the problem,’ says CCC’s Christopher Kenneally.
What Brazilian STM Publishers Learned in Germany
When Brazilian STM publishers visited their German counterparts last month they found common ground in questions surrounding Amazon, Open Access and more.