Member News & Announcements, March IO 2026

Assessing & Adopting AI

Atypon AI Suite Launches to Advance Scholarly Discovery and Accessibility
Wiley, Voting Member, Press Release, February 19, 2026

Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning, today launched the Atypon AI Suite, a new set of AI-powered tools embedded within the Atypon Experience Platform that help researchers navigate scholarly literature more effectively.

As research volume continues to grow, researchers struggle to identify the most relevant content, comprehend specialized material, and put their attention where it delivers the most value.

Silverchair Launches the Discovery Bridge MCP to Connect Scholarly Content with AI-Powered Research Workflows
Silverchair, Voting Member, Press Release, February 10, 2026

Silverchair, the leading independent technology partner for scholarly publishers, announced the launch of the Discovery Bridge, leveraging Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect end-users to scholarly content directly through AI assistants while maintaining institutional access controls and opening new licensing opportunities.

The Discovery Bridge creates seamless pathways between publisher content and the AI-powered tools that researchers increasingly rely on for their work. As AI assistants become essential research workbenches, the Discovery Bridge ensures scholarly content remains discoverable and accessible through the channels where researchers are already working.

Cambridge University Press Responds to Government Consultations on AI and Copyright
Cambridge University Press, Voting Member, News Announcement, February 6, 2026

As governments around the world consult on the use of copyrighted works to train Large Language Models (LLMs), Cambridge University Press & Assessment has been pushing for licensing arrangements that would protect creative industries worldwide. In the last 12 months, Cambridge has responded to consultations with the Indian government, the EU and the UK government.

Cambridge and other leading voices, including the Publishers Association in the UK, have been calling for equitable use of copyrighted data by AI models. This includes transparency around the copyrighted content that has been used to train LLMs, fair remuneration for this use and clear attribution of source material to ensure that copyright owners receive recognition for their work (and which helps develops trust in the validity of AI generated content).

Open Access, Open Research

BioOne Achieves Inaugural Subscribe to Open Target, Opening 71 Titles for 2026
BioOne, LSA Member, Press Release, February 19, 2026

BioOne is proud to report the achievement of a significant milestone in its mission to increase access to scientific research. BioOne’s Subscribe to Open (S2O) pilot has reached its sustainability threshold for 2026, thanks to the critical support of consortia and library partners around the world. This success ensures that the 2026 volumes of 71 titles within the BioOne Complete aggregation will be published Open Access, immediately and in perpetuity. BioOne’s S2O cohort of 54 societies, museums, and research organizations represents the largest number of independent publishers under a single S2O offer to date, including the first S2O publishers from Japan, Kenya, China, and Brazil.

“We are gratified but not surprised, by the success of BioOne’s inaugural Subscribe to Open offer,” said Lauren Kane, BioOne CEO. “Since BioOne’s inception, we have benefited from the consistent and generous support of the global library community for our programs, our mission, and our vision for a more equitable publishing ecosystem.”

“Ask a Librarian” service boosts research support, fall 2025 statistics show
Penn State University, LSA Consortia Member (PALCI), News Announcement, February 17, 2026

In an era of rapid digital transformation and evolving research needs, Penn State University Libraries’ "Ask a Librarian," or ASK, service continues to provide personalized, expert assistance to thousands of students, faculty and researchers across the global Penn State community. The ASK service is accessible via live chat, email, text message and scheduled appointments.

According to the University Libraries’ latest reference analytics reports, as sourced from its LibAnswers-based platform, library staff assisted more than 28,000 users during the fall 2025 semester through both in person and online services, reinforcing the vital role of expert guidance in the academic research process.

Wiley Reaches Milestone of 125+ Multi-Year Transformational Agreements Worldwide
Wiley, Voting Member, Press Release, February 7, 2026

Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning, today announced it has signed more than 125 transformational agreements with library consortia and institutions worldwide, leading the industry by deepening the global exchange of new knowledge and the impact of peer-reviewed research.

With the acceleration of read-and-publish agreements in recent years, Wiley has systematically expanded its research infrastructure to cover more than 3,500 institutions across 45 countries, including by investing in technology and training to improve the author experience, safeguard research integrity, and enhance content discoverability. These recurring-revenue agreements have supported the publication of more than 95,000 open access articles, while enabling scholars worldwide to access and build on Wiley's research content.

Partnerships & Collaborations

Emerald Publishing and Purdue University launch new co-branded book series
Emerald Publishing Group, Voting Member, Press Release, February 11, 2026

The Emerald-Purdue Research Impact Series will showcase the most impactful, pioneering research emerging from one of the United States’ leading public universities.

Aligned with both organisations’ shared mission to advance research that delivers meaningful real world change, the Emerald-Purdue Research Impact Series will spotlight cutting edge scholarship across multiple disciplines. Each book will be authored by at least one Purdue faculty member, with many titles drawing on the university’s most successful and influential recent doctoral research. The series aims to amplify innovative thinking that advances societal, industrial and global progress, going beyond citation metrics to focus on evidence driven impact.

Events and Exhibitions

Library to Host 26th National Book Festival in August
Library of Congress, Voting Member, Press Release, February 18, 2026

The Library of Congress will host the 2026 National Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Washington Convention Center, festival organizers announced today.

The 2026 Library of Congress National Book Festival is part of the Library’s celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial, America 250: It’s Your Story. The Library is inviting all Americans to further appreciate American history by exploring the Library’s collections and programs on a variety of topics, including the Library’s beloved literary festival.

Industry Leadership

Marc Hoffeditz is Boston Library Consortium’s New Deputy Director
Boston Library Consortium, Voting Member, Press Release, February 18, 2026

The Boston Library Consortium is thrilled to announce that Marc Hoffeditz, formerly BLC’s Resource Sharing Program Manager, has been promoted to Deputy Director, effective February 1, 2026. 

Since joining BLC in 2023, Marc has fundamentally reshaped how BLC approaches resource sharing and cross-institutional collaboration. Members consistently commend his clarity, steadiness, and ability to navigate complexity while building trust, shared purpose, and forward momentum.

Libraries, Collections & Archives

University of Michigan Clements Library Commemorates 250th Anniversary of “Common Sense”
University of Michigan, LSA Member, News Announcement, February 18, 2026

In 2026, going viral refers to a piece of content spreading rapidly across the internet and into common parlance, becoming a widespread sensation or defining a cultural moment. In early 1776, Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense: Addressed to the Inhabitants of America” did just that, no internet required.

Within a week of its publication, the work’s passionate call for independence and its strident denunciation of the British monarchy made it a sensation and a runaway bestseller. Now, 250 years since its publication, four editions of Paine’s “Common Sense” are featured in the student-curated exhibit “Revolutionary Paine,” running through May 8 at the University of Michigan’s William L. Clements Library.