At CLOCKSS, we are proud to welcome Scottish University Press (SUP) to our network, marking an exciting new chapter in the collaborative world of academic publishing. SUP, a library-led open access press operated by the members of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL), shares our commitment to ensuring that scholarly content is preserved for future generations. Together, we are working toward a shared vision of collaboration, transparency, and long-term digital preservation.
Shared Values and Strong Foundations
The partnership between CLOCKSS and SUP is rooted in our common values. Just as CLOCKSS operates on the foundation of collaboration between libraries, publishers, and academic institutions, SUP has built its publishing model on the collaborative efforts of SCURL members. By working together, we can ensure that open access research is not only freely available but also sustainably preserved for the long term.
As a library-led initiative, SUP embodies the very principles that CLOCKSS champions: openness, transparency, and stewardship. Both organizations understand the vital importance of safeguarding digital content in an ever-evolving technological landscape. This shared understanding of digital preservation is what makes the partnership between CLOCKSS and SUP so strong and impactful.
The Role of Libraries in Preservation
At SUP, as with CLOCKSS, libraries play a crucial role in both the governance and stewardship of content. We trust the expertise of our library colleagues to maintain the integrity and longevity of digital content, ensuring it remains accessible and secure. With this in mind, SUP’s commitment to best practices in digital preservation aligns perfectly with the aims of CLOCKSS, which provides a trusted framework for the archiving and preservation of open access content.
As librarians, we recognize the challenges and responsibilities of digital preservation. The rapid pace of change in technology means that the scholarly works we produce today are at risk of becoming obsolete or lost. This is why we are committed to preserving content in a way that guarantees its availability to future generations. Through our collaboration with CLOCKSS, we are ensuring that the content published by SUP will be protected and preserved with the highest standards of care.
CLOCKSS: The Gold Standard in Digital Preservation
For SUP, joining the CLOCKSS network provides the ultimate reassurance that our content will be preserved in perpetuity. As a new press, we are working hard to establish trust and build a reputation within the academic community. We understand the importance of open access publishing and the concerns that researchers and institutions may have regarding the longevity of digital content.
By partnering with CLOCKSS, SUP can offer a gold standard of digital preservation. CLOCKSS is renowned for its commitment to the long-term preservation of academic content, and we are thrilled to align with this trusted organization. Knowing that CLOCKSS will securely archive and preserve SUP’s publications for the future gives our authors, contributors, and readers the confidence that their work will remain accessible for years to come.
A Future of Collaboration
As we look ahead, we are excited about the potential for further collaboration between CLOCKSS, SUP, and the wider Scottish library community. Our partnership is just the beginning of a larger effort to build a sustainable, transparent, and open access publishing ecosystem. We hope to work closely with other Scottish libraries and academic institutions to ensure that open access research is not only published but also preserved for future generations.
We believe that this collaboration will strengthen the open access movement and demonstrate the power of library-led initiatives in advancing scholarly communication. By combining the strengths of CLOCKSS’s preservation capabilities with SUP’s commitment to open access, we can create a model of publishing that supports both immediate access and long-term preservation.
We look forward to working together to ensure the preservation of scholarly content for future generations. Our shared values of collaboration, transparency, and digital stewardship are the foundation of this partnership, and we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. As SUP continues to build trust and understanding of open access within the academic community, we are proud to support their efforts by ensuring that the content they publish will be preserved in the long term.
Through this collaboration, we hope to set an example for future partnerships between CLOCKSS, Scottish libraries, and academic publishers—building a strong, sustainable, and accessible future for scholarly research. Together, we are committed to preserving knowledge, ensuring it remains accessible for generations to come.