Wolters Kluwer and Vanderbilt’s Heard Libraries collaborate on transformative medical research agreement

The read-and-publish agreement provides increased access to Vanderbilt research through Lippincott's open access and hybrid journals

Wolters Kluwer Health and Vanderbilt University's Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have announced a new collaboration that will help support medical breakthroughs and improve access to scholarly research. The agreement, which is an expansion of Wolters Kluwer's read-and-publish offerings in North America, will run through 2028.

"Leading research institutions are navigating a complex transition to open access while ensuring their scholars publish in trusted, high-quality medical journals," said Rafael Sidi, senior vice president and general manager of health research for Wolters Kluwer Health. "By supporting this evolving publishing ecosystem, we support health care professionals, medical researchers and the broader medical community seeking to influence policy, inform patient care and drive innovation for a healthier future."

This collaboration gives Vanderbilt researchers seamless access to trusted, high-impact medical journals within the Lippincott portfolio while simplifying the path to open access publishing. Wolters Kluwer is committed to building a sustainable model that adapts to Vanderbilt's evolving needs and supports both researchers and library priorities while amplifying the global reach of their work.

"The Heard Libraries are proud to announce this transformative agreement with Wolters Kluwer," Vanderbilt University Librarian Jon Shaw said. "By expanding access to Vanderbilt research across an array of prominent journals, the agreement accelerates and elevates the university's scholarly output, enabling authors to share their discoveries more swiftly-and collaborate more effectively-with fellow scholars and practitioners around the world."

The Lippincott portfolio of medical and scientific journal publications boasts a collection of nearly 400 indexed titles and provides unparalleled visibility and credibility for health care researchers and practitioners worldwide. See the full list of Lippincott journals included under the agreement.

For more information about Wolters Kluwer, visit wolterskluwer.com.

About Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information, software solutions and services for professionals in health care, tax and accounting, financial and corporate compliance, legal and regulatory, corporate performance, and ESG. Wolters Kluwer helps its customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology and services.

Wolters Kluwer reported 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in more than 180 countries, maintains operations in more than 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,600 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.

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About Vanderbilt University

Founded in 1873, Vanderbilt University is internationally recognized for its transformative education and research. The university's 10 schools reside on a parklike campus set in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, providing a collaborative culture that empowers leaders of tomorrow. In addition to offering an immersive residential undergraduate experience, Vanderbilt is deeply committed to expanding the global impact of its innovation and research as it increases opportunities for faculty, students and staff to pursue bold new ideas and discoveries. Learn more at vanderbilt.edu.

Vanderbilt authors can learn more about the Heard Libraries' agreements supporting open access publishing in this research guide. Questions about open access publishing should be directed to Vanderbilt's subject librarians.