Elsevier and CzechELib agree five-year open access publishing agreement for Czech institutions

Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, today announces its first agreement with the CzechELib consortium – consortium led by National Library of Technology of the Czech Republic (NTK), representing Czech research institutions. This five-year agreement enables eligible corresponding authors to publish open access in selected Elsevier hybrid journals without paying article publishing charges (APCs).

Marking an important milestone, the agreement establishes Elsevier and NTK as trusted partners in supporting the Czech Republic’s transition toward open science. "The agreement enables researchers to publish in high-quality journals while removing financial barriers associated with open access,” comments Petr Očko, Director, National Library of Technology.

Through this new partnership, the agreement delivers the following benefits for participating institutions:

• Open access publishing in selected hybrid journals for eligible corresponding authors, with APCs covered under the agreement

• Support for broader dissemination of Czech research in high-quality journals

• Streamlined publishing experience for researchers and institutions

• A trusted, collaborative partnership supporting national open science priorities

Eligible authors must be affiliated with a participating CzechELib institution. Article publishing charges (APCs) are covered under the agreement.

William Reubens, Regional Vice President, Research Sales at Elsevier, said: “We are proud to establish our first agreement with CzechELib and to begin this partnership as a trusted partner to the Czech research community. This agreement provides researchers with a clear and supported route to publishing open access in leading journals, helping to increase the visibility and impact of their work while removing financial and administrative barriers.”

Jiří Jirát, Head of the CzechELib National Centre, National Library of Technology, added: “This first agreement with Elsevier represents an important step forward for the Czech research community. By working together as trusted partners, we are enabling greater access to open access publishing and supporting researchers in sharing their work more widely on a global stage. During the first few months of the agreement, authors from all types of institutions have already shown great interest in publishing under it.”

Supporting the Research Community

As part of the collaboration, Elsevier and CzechELib will continue to engage with the Czech research community, including plans for a joint academic forum later this year. The forum is expected to provide an opportunity for researchers, librarians, and other stakeholders to share early experiences of the agreement and discuss open access publishing and research visibility.

About the NTK

The National Library of Technology is the largest and oldest library of technical literature in the Czech Republic. Located in a modern building in the heart of the Dejvice Campus, it provides key information resources, high-quality services, and generous spaces for study and teamwork. It also serves as a social and cultural hub, featuring a gallery, café, and conference hall. More information is available at https://www.techlib.cz/en/opens in new tab/window.

엘스비어 소개

엘스비어는 첨단 정보와 의사결정 지원 분야의 글로벌 선도 기업으로 100년 넘게 과학과 헬스케어의 발전을 지원하며 인류 진보에 기여해 왔습니다. 우리는 170개국 이상에서 학술 및 기업 연구 커뮤니티, 의사, 간호사, 미래의 의료 전문가와 교육자들을 지원합니다. 근거에 기반한 신뢰할 수 있는 과학·의학 콘텐츠와 최첨단 AI 기술을 결합해 중요한 통찰과 혁신적인 솔루션을 제공해, 의미있는 성과를 이루도록 돕고 있습니다. 또한 다양성과 지속 가능성을 제품과 기업 문화 전반에 내재화하며, 우리가 속한 커뮤니티와 협력합니다. 엘스비어 재단opens in new tab/window은 전 세계에서 연구와 보건 파트너십을 지원합니다.

엘스비어는 전문가 및 기업 고객에게 정보 기반의 분석과 의사결정 도구를 제공하는 글로벌 기업 RELXopens in new tab/window의 일원입니다. 자세한 내용은 www.elsevier.com에서 확인할 수 있으며, 소셜미디어 @elsevierconnect를 통해 최신 소식을 받아보실 수 있습니다.