Supports equitable and inclusive publication by avoiding BPCs, which are unsustainable and unaffordable by many institutions and authors and which create barriers to participation.
Provides high quality backlist titles for the membership fee, which is then used solely to fund OA frontlist, enhancing your teaching and research library collection.
Fits easily into existing library workflows using similar channels to conventional subscriptions, providing DRM-free access via Project MUSE, Lyrasis, Jisc, and other trusted partners.
A three-year subscription to 37-200 closed back content titles costs considerably less than the average BPC for a frontlist title. And after three years, your access to the backlist books is perpetual.
Announcing new OA titles as funds accrue, clear pricing structure, and reliable funding stream operating since 2021 with immediate OA publication.
Library advisory board participation for all members, with contnuous feedback from trusted library organisations like Jisc (UK) and Lyrasis (USA) with wide community engagement.
Over 100+ library members including consortia, some are now renewing their membership, funding more OA books and simultaneously increasing their own local collections. See our Supporters page for a complete list of members.