Case Study: American Society for Microbiology smooths its transition to Open Access with Copyright Clearance Center

American Society for Microbiology streamlines 15 journals’ open access transition with Copyright Clearance Center

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM Journals) faced the challenge of transitioning its portfolio of 15 journals to a Subscribe to Open model. They needed an Open Access management solution from Copyright Clearance Center to simplify payment workflows, test new business models, and provide detailed reporting on how publication fees impacted their bottom line.

Copyright Clearance Center implemented a solution that provided ASM Journals with the necessary tools to manage OA agreements. The collaboration was described as smooth and thorough, leveraging CCC's extensive publisher experience to streamline processes. The solution enabled the society to continue operating profitably while aligning with the industry movement toward Open Access.

American Society for Microbiology