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The European Copyright Directive Moves Forward
This is a Directive. That’s important because it doesn’t just get implemented as is. All the EU member states now need to adopt laws to implement the directive. It’s early to say how it’s going to pan out.
Embargo For E-Books?
“Big 5” trade book publisher Macmillan brings into force today a controversial new set of terms for e-book lending of its titles by public libraries.
Anatomy of a Transformative Agreement
Partnership and togetherness – Declarations of unity and collaboration among stakeholders in the scholarly publishing ecosystem have been rare in recent years. In 2019, however, “transformative agreements” between publishers and institutions have made many headlines.
Frankfurt Book Fair Sees Attendance Climb
Frankfurt Book Fair 2019 attendance figures show a 5.5% jump from the numbers who attended in 2018, including a 1.8% increase in professional attendance
On OA Week 2019, Researchers Rule
As momentum builds in the movement for open scholarly communications, International Open Access Week 2019 is asking, “Open for whom?”
The Future of Transformative Agreements
Many types of transformative agreements exist, though all move scholarly journals from subscription-based to contractually based “Open Access” business models.
Sunny Days For Frankfurt Book Fair
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, the weather can be as variable as the mood among attendees. For 2019, that means mostly sunny days.
Frankfurt Preview: The Directive on Copyright
As EU member states now begin to support the directive through passage of national legislation, opportunities, challenges, and unintended consequences are emerging.
Frankfurt More Than Books in 2019
Frankfurt Book Fair is not only about publishing rights and the book distribution business. Frankfurt Book Fair is a cultural event and a political nexus.