Open Access

HARRASSOWITZ supports libraries in the transition process from subscription-based reading to contractually-based Open Access publishing. With a suite of publisher neutral services we assist libraries with tracking, analyzing, and managing various models in this time of change.

Partnerships

Wiesbaden, Germany & The Hague, The Netherlands - August 5, 2024.

HARRASSOWITZ, a leading provider of scholarly periodicals and e-resources for academic libraries, is pleased to announce it is a Certified Partner of OA Switchboard, a safe place for publication metadata which simplifies the sharing of information between publishers, institutions and funders. This partnership will enable HARRASSOWITZ and OA Switchboard to further explore opportunities for integration of publishing data in Fokus, the HARRASSOWITZ system for acquisition and management of scholarly resources. Merging subscription data with detailed information about their institution's publication output will provide libraries with a more comprehensive overview and help them in their internal reporting efforts.

Monika Schneider, Director of Publisher Relations at HARRASSOWITZ:

"We are delighted to announce our collaboration with OA Switchboard, a partnership that embodies our commitment to excellence and innovation. By joining forces, we are able to offer our clients unparalleled support and resources as they become experts in their institution's open access initiatives. This collaboration will enable our clients to lead the way in promoting open access and academic transparency and strengthen our shared commitment to the advancement of knowledge and discovery. Combining HARRASSOWITZ’s impeccable record keeping of subscription history together with reliable data about publishing at an institution will allow us to even further support libraries in their budget planning and provide deeper and richer analyses."

Yvonne Campfens, Executive Director OA Switchboard:

"The OA Switchboard standardized protocol allows for the transparent exchange of data about OA publications, designed to operate and integrate with all stakeholder systems. We are very pleased that HARRASSOWITZ supports the concept and initiative, and will enable their clients to benefit from ingesting relevant metadata in their established systems to enhance efficiency and transparency."

HARRASSOWITZ looks forward to expanding its cooperation with OA Switchboard as the global market transitions from subscription-based reading to contractually-based Open Access publishing all the while continuing to provide gold standard service to libraries, publishers, and consortia world-wide. HARRASSOWITZ will also participate on the OA Switchboard Advisory Group, consisting of individuals and representatives of stakeholder groups who contribute by expertise and/or financial donation.

About OA Switchboard
The OA Switchboard is a mission-driven, community led initiative designed to simplify the sharing of information between stakeholders about open access publications throughout the whole publication journey. It provides a standardized messaging protocol and shared infrastructure that is designed to operate and integrate with all stakeholder systems. It is built by and for the people who use it, and is leveraged with existing PID’s. For more information, see https://www.oaswitchboard.org.

Services in more detail

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Accelerated payment processing of APCs to publishers as well as fast, flexible invoicing according to library specifications.

Open Access Management Reports

Our attention to detail, excellent record keeping and impeccable data keeping enable us to provide detailed Management Reports for Open Access Material.

Transformative Agreements

HARRASSOWITZ can invoice Read and Publish components separately, allowing the library to better track allocations and maintain an overview of expenditures.

Fokus

Open Access titles and all processes for APCs, R&P or S2O can be tracked in real time via Fokus, the HARRASSOWITZ system for acquisition and management of scholarly resources.

Targeted Mailings

With our targeted mailings we make sure that our customers are informed about any new open access developments in regard to their subscribed titles.

Crowdfunding

For many years HARRASSOWITZ has actively supported our partners like Knowledge Unlatched and individual publishers with their S2O and other crowdfunding initiatives.