Academics back peer review but want improvements
The peer review process is supported by the majority of researchers, according to a new report
Publishing news
MPS and Copernicus Publications sign new contract
Max Planck Society (MPS) signs agreement with Copernicus Publications to support open-access-compatible publishing of its scientists.
SAGE eReference available for UK colleges and universities
JISC Collections agreement for SAGE eReference is now available for colleges and universities in the UK.
Springer and Max Planck Society reach agreement
An agreement between Springer and The Max Planck Society provides access to content on SpringerLink and Open Choice.
OCUL expands resources with Springer eBooks
Springer signs agreement with the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) to provide member libraries with Springer eBook Collection.
Wiley and Swets announce OnlineBooks partnership
Wiley chooses Swets to act as a global sales partner for its range of OnlineBooks.
Emerald expands portfolio
Emerald acquires Elsevier's social-science book series, serials and monographs.
Elsevier acquires Edra
Elsevier has acquired an online publishing company in the healthcare field.
Swets and Innodata Isogen sign outsourcing pact
Innodata Isogen recently announced that it has signed a master services agreement with Swets, the world's leading subscription services company, to expand their ongoing…
Digital imperative brings more publications online
Technology provider Ingenta announces 16 new publisher clients and 16 client renewals.
30 millionth DOI for CrossRef
Multi-publisher linking association, CrossRef, announces its 30 millionth Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
Money-saving collaboration between American university presses
Top university presses announce a collaboration to find a way to reduce costs of scholarly publishing and to allow for more books to be…