Why Get the Rights Back to Your Work?
Readers familiar with Authors Alliance’s work will know that we’ve created a suite of resources to help authors get the […]
New Resource: Journal Licensing Negotiation Toolkit From the University of California
Earlier this year, the University of California (UC) made headlines when it chose to end its journal licensing deal with
Spotlight on Book Publication Contracts: Follow the Money
In our Spotlight on Book Publication Contracts series, we are shining the light on the ways that authors can negotiate
Reversionary Rights Around the World
For creators who want their works to be widely shared and enjoyed, terminating transfers of copyright are a powerful option
Authors Alliance Guides Now Available on Project MUSE
We’re pleased to announce that our educational guidebooks for authors—which cover rights reversion, open access, fair use, and publication contracts—are
Researching Rumors About Open Access Dissertations
We thank Jill Cirasella and Polly Thistlethwaite of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York for contributing
Fair Use, Innovation, and Controlled Digital Lending
We’d like to thank co-authors Kyle K. Courtney and David R. Hansen for permission to re-post the following article, which
Why UC Split With Publishing Giant Elsevier
Open access is a key issue at Authors Alliance. Our OA resource page features information and tools about OA publishing,
Fair Use Resource Roundup
Fair use can be a tricky concept to pin down. What exactly does fair use mean? What makes it such
Spotlight on Publication Contracts: Fair Use and Third-Party Permissions Clauses
In our Spotlight on Book Publication Contracts series, we are shining the light on the ways that authors can negotiate