Biodiversity Heritage Library’s digital expansion faces funding uncertaintyExecutive summary: The BHL announced that its future funding is uncertain after a period of open‑access provision of 64 million pages of scientific literature. The library is a critical repository for researchers worldwide; any disruption could limit access to historical data vital for biodiversity studies and could affect funding models for open science. The Global Biodiversity Information Facility, participating museums, universities and funding agencies are the main parties. Negotiations over budget allocations and potential public‑private partnerships are expected to shape the library’s near‑term strategy.The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) provides open access to 64 million pages of historic scientific literature. Its continued operation relies on ongoing financial support from partner institutions, which is now under question. Stakeholders are assessing alternatives to preserve the free resource.Open the full case file on Beyond →
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