From: Phillip Hess <[log in to unmask]> <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sun, Sep 16, 2018 at 11:32 AM Knowledge Unlatched and IntechOpen collaborate to support Open Access books in engineering Berlin/London, 15.09.2018. Knowledge Unlatched (KU), the Open Access Marketplace, and IntechOpen, one of the leading providers of Open Access academic books, form a partnership to support researchers working in engineering. Over the next three years, they will publish around 300 open access books in the engineering sciences. Using the Knowledge Unlatched crowdfunding model to raise the publishing costs through libraries around the world, article processing charges (APC’s) will not be required for the authors. "In the natural sciences, Open Access for books is still in its infancy, and together with IntechOpen we want to change that," says Dr. Sven Fund, Managing Director of Knowledge Unlatched. "We have extensive experience in Open Access for books, and we know how attractive the model is for authors." The reason for the high level of interest shown by the authors is the strong reception that everyone can enjoy freely usable content. Anke Beck, CEO for IntechOpen says: “For 14 years, IntechOpen has been dedicated to make knowledge available to all without restrictions. This collaboration with Knowledge Unlatched and its trusted librarians make it possible to distribute even more excellent content from centres working on burning technology questions for free. Between libraries, Knowledge Unlatched and IntechOpen, we will show what a positive impact open access can have when we join forces.” Libraries can now provide financial support for the publication of new titles in Open Access. About IntechOpen: Founded in 2004, IntechOpen, the world's leading publisher of Open Access books - Built by scientists, for scientists provides a collaborative environment for peer- reviewed scientific content and book publishing of academic research, giving scientific thinking its home. The scientific community of editors, authors, funders and librarians worldwide benefit from Open Access research dissemination, ensuring faster spreading and advancement of scientific knowledge. The company’s global headquarter is in London, UK. About Knowledge Unlatched: Knowledge Unlatched (KU) offers every reader worldwide free access to scientific content. The online platform provides libraries worldwide with a central point of contact to support Open Access models of leading publishers and new Open Access initiatives. Contact: Philipp Hess, Publicity & Communications, Knowledge Unlatched [log in to unmask]