Open Access
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Vanderbilt Libraries and Cambridge University Press advance open access book publishing through new agreement
A new pilot program between Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries and Cambridge University Press will expand Vanderbilt’s Evidence-Based Acquisitions (EBA) ebook agreement with Cambridge to include book publishing opportunities for Vanderbilt authors. Read MoreSep 4, 2026
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Vanderbilt’s Heard Libraries expand research visibility with new Cell Press read-and-publish agreement
Vanderbilt’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will collaborate with global publishing and analytics company Elsevier’s Cell Press to elevate the visibility and impact of Vanderbilt University research. Read MoreAug 12, 2026
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Heard Libraries offer new tool to connect researchers with journals
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have migrated to a new journal finder for open access publishing. Read MoreMay 12, 2026
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New to scholarly publishing? Want to get published seamlessly? Hear from experts at the Heard Libraries on April 13
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries will host a pair of panel discussions on Monday, April 13, designed to support Vanderbilt graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and early career faculty as they navigate the complexities of the scholarly publishing landscape. Read MoreMar 24, 2026
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Wolters Kluwer and Vanderbilt’s Heard Libraries collaborate on transformative medical research agreement
Wolters Kluwer Health and Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have announced a new collaboration that will help support medical breakthroughs and improve access to scholarly research. Read MoreOct 13, 2025
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Heard Libraries offer premium access to Overleaf Professional, collaborative tool that streamlines scientific writing
Premium access to Overleaf Professional, an online tool designed to make scientific and technical writing simpler and more collaborative, is now available to Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff free of charge, courtesy of the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries. Read MoreOct 13, 2025
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Biochemical Society and Vanderbilt Heard Libraries sign read-and-publish agreement in support of open access
The U.K.-based Biochemical Society and Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have announced a read-and-publish agreement to support the open sharing of research and knowledge across the molecular biosciences. Read MoreApr 10, 2025
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Heard Libraries and Springer Nature establish open access publishing agreement for ‘Nature’ and other leading science journals
Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have announced an open access agreement with Springer Nature, a global leader in research publishing. Read MoreFeb 27, 2025
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JAMA Network and Heard Libraries establish read-and-publish pilot agreement, broadening access to health sciences research
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have announced a read-and-publish pilot agreement with the JAMA Network, a collection of peer-reviewed medical journals published by the American Medical Association. Read MoreFeb 5, 2025
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Heard Libraries’ read-and-publish agreement with Oxford University Press enhances support for Vanderbilt research
A three-year read-and-publish agreement between Oxford University Press and the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries is elevating the visibility and impact of Vanderbilt University research by expanding access to OUP’s broad portfolio of academic journals. Under the agreement, which is effective… Read MoreDec 6, 2024
