ALPSP Statements & Position Papers

ALPSP monitors national and international issues and represents the interests of members to the wider world. We are involved in representation of the scholarly publishing sector on a wide range of key issues, both national and international. ALPSP keeps a watching brief on all current matters relating to the business of scholarly publishing, and works with members to provide policy-makers and commentators with clear information on the likely impact of new policy initiatives. We carry out research and issue briefing documents and position statements on subjects of key concern.


ALPSP responds to the Australian consultation on extending Legal Deposit
26 April 2012: ALPSP cautions against Legal Deposit where it directly conflicts with publisher business models.
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Hearing on Access to Federally Funded Research held in Washington, DC
10 April 2012: ALPSP is represented by Dr Crispin Taylor
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ALPSP submission to the UK consultation on changes to copyright laws
21 March 2012: ALPSP submitted a response.
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ALPSP announces Chief Executive
19 March 2012: Dr Audrey McCulloch is appointed as the new Chief Executive of ALPSP.
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ALPSP urges caution over FRPAA legislation
28 February 2012: The reintroduced Federal Research Public Access Act demands very short-term mandates.
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International Association of STM Publishers Statement on Sustainable Open Access
23 February 2012: The International Association of STM Publishers has produced a statement regarding sustainable open access.
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ALPSP submission to the Digital Copyright Exchange call for evidence
10 February 2012: ALPSP supports a Digital Copyright Exchange but challenges the hypothesis that copyright is not fit for the digital age
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US Government OSTP Request for Information on Public Access to Scientific Publications
12 January 2012: ALPSP submitted a response to the RFI.
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Changes to the UK Copyright System
20 December 2011: The UK Government has launched a consultation to change the country’s Copyright System (deadline for submissions 21 March 2012)
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ALPSP endorses new British Library INCD Licensing Framework
7 November 2011
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