Policy Bulletin

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World map colourful graphicALPSP works to represent the views of the scholarly publishing community, and not-for-profit publishers in particular, through a range of policy work. We monitor and assess the impact of public consultations and changes to law worldwide to assist our members in adapting to legislative changes and the wider political environment. Work in this area includes:

  • Summary briefings on key public consultations
  • Outlines of the latest policy developments and how they may affect members
  • Representation of the issues that not-for-profit publishers face to politicians and other stakeholder groups
  • Survey of members to gain input on areas of interest
  • Responses to public consultations on behalf of members. 

ALPSP Policy Bulletin

Brought to you by the ALPSP Policy Committee, this quarterly bulletin will bring you up to date on policy and legislation related topics.  Only available to ALPSP Members. Members can login to read in full.

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30 May 2024

ALPSP Policy Bulletin: Issue 34, May 2024

An Update from the Policy Committee Chair The ALPSP Policy Committee has had a busy few months as we engage in replying to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) Open Access 2029 consultation (UK). We are also working to provide tools to help AL... read more

20 March 2024

ALPSP Policy Bulletin: Issue 33, March 2024

An Update from the Policy Committee Chair It was wonderful to see the second annual STM/PA/ALPSP Public Policy Roundtable being held once again at Stationer’s Hall before the London Book Fair. We had an engaging discussion on how open, tran... read more

23 January 2024

ALPSP Policy Bulletin: Issue 32, January 2024

An Update from the Policy Committee Chair Happy New Year! We welcome 2024, which has been dubbed ‘the Year of the Election’. As 49% of the global population votes over the upcoming 12 months, there is a degree of uncertainty over what... read more

31 October 2023

ALPSP Policy Bulletin: Issue 31, October 2023

An Update from the Policy Committee Chair AI continues to dominate global policy conversations, and the ALPSP Policy Committee has been busy responding to the ongoing US Copyright Office’s request for public comment, supporting our fellow t... read more

19 July 2023

ALPSP Policy Bulletin: Issue 30, July 2023

An Update from the Policy Committee Chair In the past few months, AI policy developments have preoccupied the Policy Committee. However, we continue to build upon the joint STM/PA/ALPSP meeting held around London Book Fair and advance ways we may... read more