OCLC and CORE Forge Strategic Partnership, Enhancing Global Access to Open Access Research
Tokyo, Japan – August 29, 2025 – The National Diet Library’s Current Awareness Portal is pleased to report a significant development in the realm of open access scholarship. OCLC, a global library cooperative, has announced a new sponsorship agreement with CORE, a renowned aggregator of open access research papers. This collaboration signifies a pivotal step towards strengthening the infrastructure and accessibility of open access content for researchers and institutions worldwide.
This sponsorship agreement, published on the Current Awareness Portal today, highlights OCLC’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the discoverability and availability of scholarly research. CORE, as a vital service for harvesting, indexing, and providing access to open access research outputs, plays a crucial role in the global open science ecosystem. By partnering with CORE, OCLC aims to contribute to the sustainability and expansion of its services, ultimately benefiting the wider academic community.
The partnership is expected to bring several key advantages. For researchers, this collaboration promises enhanced discoverability of open access articles, potentially leading to more efficient research workflows and broader access to cutting-edge findings. For libraries and institutions, it signifies a strengthened foundation for providing access to open access resources, a growing imperative in the current academic landscape.
While specific details of the sponsorship are not publicly elaborated in the initial announcement, the nature of such agreements typically involves financial support and potentially technical or strategic collaboration. These contributions are vital for organizations like CORE, which operate to preserve and disseminate valuable research without subscription barriers.
OCLC’s involvement underscores its dedication to innovation and its understanding of the evolving needs of libraries and the research community. By supporting CORE, OCLC is investing in the future of open access, a movement that is increasingly recognized for its potential to accelerate scientific progress and democratize knowledge.
The Current Awareness Portal will continue to monitor and report on the progress and impact of this important partnership between OCLC and CORE, as it unfolds and contributes to the global pursuit of open and accessible research. This development is a welcome advancement for all stakeholders invested in the open science movement.
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