Open AccessAGU and Wiley‐Blackwell to partner on publication of journals and books
Author(s) -
McEntee Chris
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
eos, transactions american geophysical union
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 2324-9250
pISSN - 0096-3941
DOI - 10.1029/2012eo310013
Subject(s) - publishing , memorandum , scientific publishing , memorandum of understanding , library science , political science , management , public relations , law , economics , computer science
AGU has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Wiley‐Blackwell to partner in journal and book publishing. The agreement, effective 1 January 2013, is a significant step forward in transforming AGU publishing consistent with our strategic plan goal of scientific leadership and collaboration. Wiley‐Blackwell is the international scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Family‐owned and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, the company is strong in every major academic and professional field and partners with many of the world's leading societies. Wiley‐Blackwell, a leader in developing models for open access and providing developing nations with access to science, publishes nearly 1500 peer‐reviewed journals and more than 1500 new books annually. The company publishes approximately 700 society titles.