The American Geophysical Union, the world’s leading society of Earth and
space science, and Wiley-Blackwell, the scientific, medical, technical
and scholarly business of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: JWa and JWb), a
global provider of content and content-enabled services in research,
professional development, and education, announced today that the AGU
has selected Wiley-Blackwell as its publishing partner for its portfolio
of journals and books. The new partnership will be effective January
2013, subject to completion of a publishing agreement in accordance with
a Memorandum of Understanding signed last week.
The AGU, a scientific society with a membership of more than 60,000
Earth and space scientists worldwide, publishes 17 journals for the
global research community and an extensive book program in Earth and
space science under the Geopress imprint.
“We are delighted that AGU has selected Wiley-Blackwell as their
publishing partner. Wiley-Blackwell and AGU are developing an
extraordinary partnership that will emphasize strategic development,
provide flexible and innovative delivery solutions, and expand access
and discoverability of AGU’s Earth and space science publications,” said
Stephen M. Smith, Wiley’s President and Chief Executive Officer. He
continued, “This partnership offers a rare opportunity to create a
powerful resource for Earth and space science researchers and
professionals by combining Wiley-Blackwell’s publishing experience and
vision, powerful digital platform, and wide global reach with AGU’s high
quality content, editorial strength, brand reputation, and extensive
author base and membership.”
”AGU is very pleased and excited to enter into this partnership with
Wiley-Blackwell,” said Michael J. McPhaden, President. “We have
thoroughly considered how best to transform AGU’s publishing program to
better serve the scientific community as well as position the program
for the future. Wiley-Blackwell’s commitment to partnering with
scientific societies and cultural fit with AGU based on shared
organizational values and strategic priorities promise to make this a
powerful partnership.”
Subject to the finalization of the agreement, Wiley-Blackwell will
assume responsibility for AGU’s journal publishing activities in January
2013, collaborating closely on new product and delivery models,
subscription fulfillment, production, content management, sales and
marketing, and distribution. AGU will retain control and ownership of
all its journals and the scientific aspects of publishing including
editorial control and oversight by AGU governance. A separate agreement
is being negotiated for partnership on AGU’s book publishing program.
Both will help to support AGU’s wide array of member services and
programs to advance scholarly communication.
About Wiley
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About AGU
The American Geophysical Union is a not-for-profit, professional,
scientific organization with more than 60,000 members representing over
148 countries. Established in 1919 and headquartered in Washington,
D.C., AGU advances the Earth and space sciences through its scholarly
publications, meetings and conferences, and outreach programs. The
society’s Fall Meeting, held annually in San Francisco, CA, is the
world’s largest gathering of Earth and space scientists. For additional
information visit www.agu.org.
