We are proud to share a video recording of our March News & Views companion online discussion forum! Each year, Delta Think provides an annual update on APC Costs and the trends that affect them. This webinar will cover highlights from the March 2023 issue of News & Views. If you missed the session, or if… Read More
Each year we survey the list Article Processing Charges (APCs) of a sample of major and significant publishers. Covering over 18,000 titles, and going back to 2016, our data set represents one of the most comprehensive reviews of open access pricing. The latest analysis of list prices suggests prices in general are increasing, although averages… Read More
This month we examine how the growth of the Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) has developed over the last 18 months. We look at some key statistics from the Directory and examine the continuing growth in OA Books. Background The Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) tracks academic books, which “must be made available… Read More
At this time of year, we review patterns in the licenses attached to open access publications. This year, we will look at the changing balance of license use among OASPA members and explore how different publishers place difference emphasis on different license types. Introduction Each year OASPA surveys its member organizations to gather information about… Read More
The Nelson Memo – Charleston Perspectives By Meg White The annual November pilgrimage to Charleston, SC made its post-COVID return last month. While many topics were discussed, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) provided a last moment addition to the planned agenda, with the August 25th publication of a memorandum (aka… Read More
We are proud to share a video recording of our October News & Views companion online discussion forum! Each year, Delta Think’s OA Market Sizing analyzes the value of the open access journals market. This is the revenue generated by providers or the costs incurred by buyers of content. This webinar will cover highlights from… Read More
Each year, Delta Think’s OA Market Sizing analyzes the value of the open access journals market. This is the revenue generated by providers or the costs incurred by buyers of content. We have seen two strong years of growth in the wake of COVID-19, as well as a shift in publishers’ focus in the wake… Read More
This month we look at the possible effects of the new OSTP Public Access policy on the value of the scholarly publishing market. We also suggest some ways that publishers can meet the challenges ahead. Background In August 2022, the US White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced a new policy (“the… Read More