Open Collections participation deadline is Dec. 31, 2026
Live webinar with Bloomsbury | April 14, 2026 | 11 a.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Central) 

With the conclusion of our most successful year of Bloomsbury Open Collections, MCLS is excited to announce the program’s fourth year! From now until Dec. 31, 2026, MCLS members can participate in Bloomsbury Open Collections: Year 4 program, a collective-action Open Access model, spreading the cost of publication to make a collection of titles available in Open Access. Each Open Collection consists of 18 titles with a shared subject focus including African Studies & International Development, Environment & Climate Change, and Gender & Sexuality. 

Learn more at a live webinar hosted by Bloomsbury
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
11-11:45 a.m. Eastern (10-10:45 a.m. Central)  

We’ll take a deep dive into how the model works, why we’ve chosen this approach, and the mission behind it. We’ll also explore the benefits for libraries, including expanded access to high-quality backlist academic titles, and learn how institutions can participate in shaping the future of open access. 

The deadline for libraries to participate is Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026. If you have any questions, want a price quote, or if there is any further information we can provide such as title lists for frontlist and backlist collections, contact MCLS eLicensing & Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382.