Editorial
UKSG news
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Shine bright like a diamond: what can library hosting services offer in the academic publishing market?
This article provides a summary of the library‑based diamond open access publishing services offered by Edinburgh Diamond at the University of Edinburgh and the Open Journals Service at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU).
Forthcoming Events
Industry news
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Oxford University Press announces agreement to acquire Karger
Oxford University Press (OUP) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Karger Publishers. The transaction is expected to complete in December.
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Springer Nature: Strong business performance in the first nine months of 2025. Full Year 2025 guidance reiterated
Springer Nature delivered strong results for the first nine months of 2025. Nine-month revenue increased to €1,428.7 million with 5.9% underlying growth, driven by growth in Research, with particular strength in full open access.
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SPARC Europe launches the Diamond OA Policy Forum
The Forum convenes international, national, and local policymakers and funders in three regions: Africa, Europe and Latin America to discuss nonprofit scholarly publishing policy and funding needs, progress, and challenges. The aim is to support more equitable, diverse, and community-led scholarly publishing internationally.
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NISO’s draft CCLIP recommended practice is open for public comment
NISO has released its draft Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Infrastructure Project (CCLIP) Recommended Practice (NISO RP-46-202X) for public comment through December 15, 2025.
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New Wiley guidelines for researchers on responsible AI use
Wiley has set new standards for responsible and intentional AI use, delivering comprehensive guidelines specifically designed with and for research authors, journal editors, and peer reviewers.
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New report on tech needs of smaller publishers from Scholastica and Maverick
The report details the results of a 2025 global survey of individuals working with independent scholarly publishing organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees, about their current journal technology stacks and future priorities.
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New OASPA position paper: “Embracing the complexity of ‘100% OA’: from percentage to participation”
Feedback from OASPA stakeholders has identified key priorities including removing barriers so all scholars worldwide can publish and share openly, enabling open access for every subject area, and enabling scholarly communication between speakers of different languages. These priorities share a fundamental thread: they concern participation and go beyond the long-standing focus on access.
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Coventry University’s OER success story: High adoption, cost savings and positive student impact
The university has successfully implemented a sustainable model for learning resources by embracing Open Educational Resources through a partnership with Sylla realizing over £250K in cost savings.
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cOAlition S reinforces OA commitment: next strategic phase
cOAlition S today reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating full and immediate Open Access while expanding its vision to encompass the broader goal of rapid, open, transparent, and equitable sharing of trustworthy scientific knowledge.
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Clarivate “Pulse of the Library” report released
Drawing on insights from over 2,000 librarians representing academic, national and public libraries globally, the report offers an up-to-date view of how they are adapting to rapid change
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Boydell & Brewer in “landmark partnership” with Opening the Future, Lyrasis, and Fulcrum at Michigan Publishing
Boydell & Brewer has announced the launch of the new Opening the Future (OtF) program to fund open access publishing at the press, in partnership with Fulcrum and Lyrasis.
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CILIP launches New Skills for the Future Library Leader – preparing the next generation of public library leaders
Commissioned by CILIP and funded by Arts Council England, the initiative is a response to the pressing need for leadership renewal within the public library workforce, as the sector prepares for a significant wave of retirements among experienced staff.
Resources
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Exact Editions launches expanded list of illustrated periodicals for digital subscription
Digital platform Exact Editions has expanded its roster of illustrated archives with the launch of six newly digitised titles, now available for both individual and institutional subscriptions. Subscriptions include fully searchable access to each title’s complete archive across web, iOS and Android, with each publication capturing a vivid snapshot of the social, cultural, and political…
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CABI introduces SDGenie (beta) to help researchers stay on target
SDGenie (beta) is a new, prototype tool that explores how text, such as research abstracts, can be matched to specific targets set out in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
People
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UKSG eNews 598 – People
David Crotty named Executive Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press – 3 November 2025 Jennifer Deyton joins KnowledgeWorks Global as Senior Director, Partnerships and Growth – 5 November 2025 […]