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The Thieme Group has signed a transformation agreement with ZB MED – Information Centre for Life Sciences, the Forschungszentrum Jülich, and thirteen additional specialist libraries. As part of an initial pilot project, authors will first be given the opportunity to publish original papers in an international journal published by Thieme, on an open access basis at no extra cost. The license fee to the journal is increasingly being converted into a publication fee on the basis of the five-year contract. The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding the project as part of the "Licences for Digital Content Programme", which will potentially also include other titles.
Appropriate business models for open access are currently being discussed in detail and a number of wide-ranging agreements have already been reached. The Thieme Group’s current contract with the fifteen members of the potentially expandable library consortium sets forth the gradual transformation of an existing subscription model to open-access financing. “We have worked with representatives from the specialist libraries to develop a very fair and, in our view, pioneering business model, which we would now like to test together,” explains Thieme publisher Dr. h.c. Albrecht Hauff. “We definitely see an opportunity to expand this project on both a national and international level.”
Under the new business model, ZB MED, the Forschungszentrum Jülich, and the thirteen other specialist libraries pay a fee to access the journal "Hormone and Metabolic Research" based on a license for reading access and a publication fee to allow open access publishing by authors attached to these institutions. There is no limit on the number of open access publications this could be extended to. Those involved specifically selected "Hormone and Metabolic Research" as a suitable pilot. The journal covers a very research-intensive field in which German scientists and researchers are known to publish extensively. Around half-way through the term of the contract, the partners will together review their experiences with open access submissions. Step-by-step, the licensing fee will be transformed into a publication fee. “We can very well envisage incorporating additional titles into this collaboration and converting these into open access titles in an according way,” says Thieme publisher Hauff.
“ZB MED has been a supporter and driver of open access for many years,” notes Dr. Ursula Arning, who heads up open access activities at ZB MED. “The DFG’s decision to financially support the transformation of subscription journals into open access journals is a commendable step for Germany, as a center of science – a step towards more openness in science,” Arning continues. “In the Thieme Group, the libraries have found a reliable partner with whom they can break new ground in scientific publishing,” adds business lawyer Beate Brüggemann-Hasler, Head of Licensing and Law at ZB MED. “This willingness to develop innovative publication models is truly trendsetting. We’re really looking forward to our long-term collaboration.”
Dr. Bernhard Mittermaier, Head of the Central Library at Forschungszentrum Jülich and participant in the DEAL negotiations, emphasizes the significance of the agreement to science policy worldwide: “In addition to the DEAL negotiations with the three largest publishers in the world, it is important that we also promote the transition to open access among small and medium-sized publishers. We are happy to be able to pursue this path with Thieme, with support from the DFG.”
Quality assurance for the publications was a critical concern for all parties involved. The Thieme Group’s services are just as comprehensive for open access publications as they are for traditional journal articles: “All work is examined and reviewed with equal care – a discerning peer review by leading international experts as well as professional editing are a matter of course, and open access articles are no exception,” explains Dr. Regina Wenzel, program planner at Thieme.
About the Forschungszentrum Jülich
Forschungszentrum Jülich makes a vital contribution to solving major challenges facing society in the fields of information, energy, and bioeconomy. It focuses on the future of information technologies and information processing, complex processes in the human brain, the transformation of the energy system, and a sustainable bioeconomy. Forschungszentrum Jülich develops simulation and data sciences as a key research method and makes use of large, often unique, scientific infrastructures. With some 6000 employees and about 800 visiting scientists per year from 75 countries, it is one of Europe's large research centres.
About Thieme
Thieme is a leading supplier of information and services contributing to the improvement of healthcare and health. Employing more than 1,000 staff, the family-owned company develops products and services in digital and other media for the medical and chemistry sectors. Operating internationally with offices in 11 cities worldwide, the Thieme Group works closely with a strong network of experts and partners. The products and services are based on the high-quality content of Thieme’s and 4,400 books 200 medical and scientific journals. These include 50 dedicated open access journals as well as numerous hybrid publications. This is all based on comprehensive services and many years of experience in communicating scientific information. With solutions for professionals, Thieme supports information processes in research, education, and patient care. Medical students, physicians, nurses, allied health specialists, hospitals, health insurance companies and others interested in health and healthcare are at focus of Thieme’s activities. The mission of the Thieme Group is to provide these markets with precisely the information, services, and products they need in their specific work situation and career. Providing top-quality services that are highly relevant to specific audiences, Thieme contributes to better healthcare and healthier lives.
About ZB MED – Information Centre for Life Sciences
ZB MED – Information Centre for Life Sciences is a key component of German and European information infrastructure in the field of life sciences. It is also a driving force behind the creation of an interconnected digital ecosystem of knowledge. Drawing on the extensive resources of its unique holdings, ZB MED offers exciting opportunities for researchers to acquire information and utilise research data in the life sciences arena. As one of the leading service providers in its field, ZB MED is the perfect partner for anyone looking to take a more innovative approach to acquiring, processing and exploiting scientific information and research data. The Information Centre offers literature, specialist information and related value-added services, primarily in a digital format. These are available through its semantic-based search portal LIVIVO and its publishing portal PUBLISSO, as well as at its sites in Cologne and Bonn. ZB MED firmly believes in encouraging a steady supply of high-quality scholarly and scientific resources, which is why promoting and supporting open access (OA) is one of its top priorities. The Information Centre also conducts applied research in the field of knowledge discovery.
http://www.fz-juelich.de
http://www.thieme.de
http://www.zbmed.de
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