At CLOCKSS, we were deeply saddened to read about the continuing attacks on Ukrainian publishing interests, as reported by Publishing Perspectives. The destruction of publishing houses, books, and libraries is not only a humanitarian tragedy—it is an assault on cultural memory and the right to knowledge. IPA Blasts Russian Attacks on Ukraine’s Publishing Sites As […]

On June 24th, we had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic webinar featuring Alicia Wise, Executive Director of CLOCKSS, and Tasha Mellins-Cohen, Executive Director of COUNTER, to explore how usage metrics and digital preservation services intersect to support a sustainable open access (OA) ecosystem. The session offered a deep dive into the complementary roles of

Library Science Talk: Preserving Knowledge in a Shifting World: The Role of Libraries in Geopolitical Uncertainty In this session, Alicia and Gali explored the vital role libraries play as guardians of knowledge, culture, and history—especially in times of geopolitical instability. As wars, political upheaval, and natural disasters increasingly threaten library collections, our presentation focused on

The Journal of Home Language Research (JHLR) was an international double-blind peer-reviewed open access journal that published original research from any part of the world in all areas related to the study of home languages. This included but was not limited to applied linguistics, theoretical linguistics, psychology, sociology and education. A home language is any

Many people ask about the difference between using a repository or platform with backup and preserving content in an archive like CLOCKSS. While repositories and backups are essential for day-to-day access and recovery in case of technical issues, they don’t guarantee long-term preservation. CLOCKSS, on the other hand, is a trusted dark archive designed specifically

Since the recent cyber-attack on the British Library, many publishers have reached out with questions about the security of their content. While we cannot disclose every detail of our security protocols, we want to assure you that we are dedicated to the long-term preservation and security of all content entrusted to us. Here is an

The lecture given by Vicky Reich and David Rosenthal at the CNI conference (where they received the Paul Evan Peters Award for their lifetime achievements) is well worth a read. It includes a detailed overview of the LOCKSS software we rely on in the archive, and thoughtful perspectives on some key issues in digital preservation.

6 journals formerly published by EMH Swiss Medical Publishers have been triggered and made available Open Access by the CLOCKSS Board of Directors. The publisher ceased trading in 2024, and the content has not been available online for six months. In alignment with our unique mission, the preserved content is now openly available to the

CLOCKSS has officially joined the Silverchair Universe program, cementing the long-term partnership between the two organizations. This will enhance the ability of scholarly publishers to protect the integrity of their content, ensuring that it remains available for research and discovery for as long as it is needed. This move comes at a time when the

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