Edinburgh University Press Journals

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Edinburgh University Press Journals provides access to and publishing resources for academic journals, including browsing journals, managing subscriptions, and open access options for authors and libraries.

Target Customer

{"Researchers and readers seeking journal articles","Librarians and library staff managing institutional subscriptions","Journal editors and societies seeking publishing resources"}

Key Differentiator

Dedicated open access ecosystem with an Open Access hub, the Edinburgh Subscribe to Open initiative, and resources tailored for editors and scholarly societies, plus tools for library access and journal data (KBART/TDM).

Implementation Timeline

Not specified

Pain Points

1Difficulty accessing articles through library subscriptions and managing institutional access
2Navigating open access options, licensing, and reuse permissions
3Managing institutional accounts, renewals, and site license arrangements

Key Features

1Browse journals and browse open access articles
2KBART journal holding lists and Text and Data Mining (TDM) support
3Open access hub and Edinburgh Subscribe to Open program
4Resources for editors and societies (editor benefits, proposal guidelines, marketing tips, editorial board tips)
5Publishers tools: license selection, reuse/archive/share options, author discounts, and access to Open Access initiatives

Target Customer Industries

1Education

Decision Makers

1Librarian
2Journal Editor

Client Results

1Improved access to Edinburgh University Press journals for libraries and researchers
2Streamlined subscription management and renewals for institutions
3Enhanced open access options and author/publisher resources

Competitive Advantages

1Open access hub and related initiatives (Edinburgh Subscribe to Open)
2Tailored resources for editors and societies
3Support for library workflows (institutional logins, KBART, and TDM)
4Clear paths for licensing, reuse, and article promotion

Key Benefits

1Access to a broad portfolio of scholarly journals

2Open access options and hub for authors

3Editorial and society resources to support publishing

4Institutional subscription management and licensing support

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A platform for accessing Edinburgh University Press journals, managing library subscriptions, and supporting publishing activities through open access resources and editor/society tools.

Target Market

Researchers, librarians, editors, and academic societies at universities, colleges, and research libraries

Unique Value Proposition

A publisher-focused journal portal with built-in open access capabilities, editor/society resources, and library-facing tools (KBART, TDM, tiered pricing) designed to streamline access and publishing workflows.

Technical Requirements

Institutional login/access; support for KBART lists and Text and Data Mining (TDM) workflows

Pricing Model

Tiered pricing with guidance for low and middle income countries; pricing and renewals managed via institutional subscriptions

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