{"id":7580,"date":"2026-08-28T09:56:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T23:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/?p=7580"},"modified":"2026-08-28T09:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T23:57:15","slug":"library-research-news-august-edition-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/library-research-news-august-edition-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Research News: August Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>In this issue<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Wiley Gold Open Access Publishing Cap &#8211; Plan Ahead for November<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Everything you\u2019ve always wanted to know about open access: Books<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Hot tip: AI in Library search <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>What\u2019s new in scholarly communication? <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Event roundup<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Wiley Gold Open Access Publishing Cap &#8211; Plan Ahead for November<\/h2>\n<p>The 2026 cap for Wiley fully open access (Gold) journals is projected to be reached in November 2026. To have APCs covered, eligible articles must have been accepted for publication and authors must have completed their author agreements before the cap is reached. This cap will reset on 1 January 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/wiley-gold-open-access-publishing-cap-plan-ahead-for-november\/\">Wiley Gold Open Access Publishing Cap \u2013 Plan Ahead for November<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get personalised advice from the Library<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Uncertain whether your journal qualifies or how the agreement affects your publishing plan? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/library\/help\/contact-your-librarian\"><strong>Contact your Scholarly Services Librarians<\/strong><\/a>. They can review your specific situation, help you navigate the agreement, and explore alternative options if needed.<\/p>\n<p>You can check journal coverage and determine whether an eligible journal is Hybrid or Gold open access\u00a0using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.deakin.edu.au\/library\/wsip\/\"><strong>Where Should I Publish<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcaul.libguides.com%2Fread-and-publish%2Ftitle-list&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckatya.henry%40deakin.edu.au%7C86879b0440014de0694e08df0491d8bf%7Cd02378ec168846d585401c28b5f470f6%7C0%7C0%7C639234696612869200%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VyEIWxJjrr54OH9jXI6d9QTDReOPB5U6K1SBOCqsslk%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>CAUL\u2019s title list<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Everything you\u2019ve always wanted to know about open access: Books<\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to August! We&#8217;ve talked all about open access journals these last few months, but what about open access and <em>books<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>By making books freely accessible through open access, this research can reach broader audiences, including academics, practitioners, policymakers, and the wider community (a lot like the benefits of publishing journal articles open access). While OA books can increase visibility and impact, the path to publication is often more complex than it is for journal articles. However, there are pathway options for OA books. Paying Book Processing Charges (BPCs), publishing with a diamond book publisher, or following a green OA pathway are all options which are similar to their journal article counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key challenges authors face is funding. Many OA book publishers charge BPCs, which can be substantial and are not always covered by grants or institutions. Authors may also need to navigate questions around rights, licensing, third-party content permissions, and publisher policies (even when considering a <a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/publish-open-access\/books\"><strong>green open access<\/strong><\/a> pathway). For researchers new to the OA book landscape, understanding the available options can feel a little overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that there are some resources available to help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/oabooks-toolkit.org\/\"><strong>OA Books Toolkit<\/strong><\/a> offers practical guidance for authors on topics such as funding, licensing, publishing models, and choosing a publisher.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doabooks.org\/\"><strong>Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)<\/strong><\/a> is a great place to explore openly available scholarly books from trusted publishers and discover what is being published across disciplines.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oapen.org\/\"><strong>OAPEN<\/strong><\/a> Library includes a large collection of peer-reviewed open access books. OAPEN also provides information about OA book publishing, dissemination, and usage. It pairs nicely with DOAB because DOAB is a discovery service, while OAPEN hosts and preserves many OA books.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If publishing a book is on your horizon, it&#8217;s worth thinking about open access from the very beginning of your project. Early planning can help you identify funding opportunities, understand publisher requirements, and make informed decisions about rights and licensing. Take the time to consider which publisher best aligns with your goals for reach, impact, and accessibility.<\/p>\n<p>With the right preparation, open access can help your book connect with readers around the world. Check out our page on <a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/publish-open-access\/books\"><strong>open access books<\/strong><\/a> in our <a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/publish-open-access\"><strong>publishing and open access LibGuide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Hot tip: AI in Library search<\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/research.ebsco.com\/c\/np77rt\/search\">Library Search<\/a> and EBSCOhost databases such as APA PsycINFO and Academic Search Complete now include an AI-assisted search feature? If you have a research topic in mind but are struggling to pin down the right keywords or build a structured search strategy, you can simply phrase your topic as a natural language question &#8211; the way you might describe it to a colleague.<\/p>\n<p>To use it, from <strong>Library Search<\/strong>, go to <strong>Basic Search<\/strong> and select the AI-assisted search option and then simply type in your query.<\/p>\n<p>Behind the scenes, a large language model (LLM) converts your conversational input into a Boolean search string \u2014 and crucially, that string is visible to you, so you can review, critique, and refine the search logic rather than accepting results as a \u2018black box\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping an eye on new AI functionality in your key databases is increasingly part of a savvy research search strategy. For more AI search tips, explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libguides.com\/ai-literature-review\/search\"><strong>AI and Literature Review guide.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s new in scholarly communication?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.uksg.org\/articles\/10.1629\/uksg.719\"><strong>The collections concept at the University of Sheffield: a varied approach to the role of research library collections<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; an article from UK Serials Group (UKSG) discussing the development of the Library collections concept at the University of Sheffield.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aarontay.substack.com\/p\/eleven-ways-of-looking-at-academic\"><strong>AI Search Is Rebundling Everything Libraries Know About Discovery<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; an article from Aaron Tay &#8216;s Musings about Librarianship discussing search and AI.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/katinamagazine.org\/content\/article\/open-knowledge\/2026\/open-science-landscape-mapping\"><strong>The Open Science Landscape Is Increasingly Difficult to Grasp. That\u2019s a Problem.<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; An article from Katina discussing The Community Open Science Mapping Initiative (COSMI) Hub dashboard.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org\/2026\/07\/16\/guest-post-from-parasitism-to-symbiosis-escaping-peer-pressure-and-for-profit-publishers-through-diamond-open-access\/\"><strong>Guest Post \u2014 From Parasitism to Symbiosis: Escaping Peer-Pressure and For-Profit Publishers Through Diamond Open Access<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; An article from The Scholarly Kitchen discussing open access and academic publishing drawing ecological parallels.<\/p>\n<h2>Event roundup<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libcal.com\/event\/5916157\"><strong>Graduate researcher workshop: Advanced literature searching<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, 16 September, online, 10:00 &#8211; 11:30am<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libcal.com\/event\/5907112\"><strong>AI Hub: Deakin AI Principles in Action<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thursday, 10 September, online, 10:00 \u2013 11:00am<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libcal.com\/event\/5911891\"><strong>Unlocking the equity potential of AI through Open Education<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, 28 October, online, 11:00am \u2013 12:00pm<\/p>\n<h4>Check out some upcoming sessions on <strong>Overton<\/strong> and <strong>Covidence<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libcal.com\/event\/5915764\"><strong>Covidence Training Webinar for Deakin Researchers and Students<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, 2 September, online, 10:30 \u2013 11:30am<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/SPemx1SRSNuRb_qb9CPXeA#\/registration\"><strong>Overton for Individual Research Impact<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday 2 September, online, 1:00 \u2013 1:40pm<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/H9d6KsorRsKJNDbTroJHiQ#\/registration\"><strong>Overton for Institutional &amp; Research Group Impact<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday 16 September, online, 1:00 \u2013 1:40pm<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/eLPNbUYVSQiChjyI4mwDeQ#\/registration\"><strong>Overton for Finding Policy Documents and Grey Literature<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wednesday 30 September, online, 1:00 \u2013 1:40pm<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libcal.com\/event\/5915803\"><strong>Covidence training webinar for Deakin Researchers and Students<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thursday, 29 October, online, 10:30-11:30am<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overton.io\/overton-101-webinars?form_id=7ccb42c7-0f38-49e6-9e7a-6154a278531b\"><strong>Overton 101 Webinar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thursday 19 November, online, 12:00 \u2013 1:00pm<\/p>\n<p>Details for all upcoming library events will be made available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/library\/use-our-libraries\/exhibitions-and-programs\/whats-on?category=44741\"><strong>Library events page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>_________________________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/category\/research-news\/\"><strong>Library Research News<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a regular publication from the library, publishing library-related news for Deakin researchers. To stay in the loop, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/subscribe\/\"><strong>subscribe to Article<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To access library research services, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/library\/help\/contact-your-librarian\"><strong>contact your librarian<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or navigate to Research via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deakin.edu.au\/library\/research\"><strong>Library website<\/strong><\/a>. 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