CLOCKSS Provides 2020 Annual Update – CLOCKSS

The CLOCKSS Archive, like all members of the scholarly community, is adjusting to the unusual circumstances caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Operations continue as normal. The pandemic has reminded all of us that we live with risks every day; the long-term preservation mission of CLOCKSS seems especially relevant. In recognition of the difficulties caused by the pandemic, the CLOCKSS Board of Directors has decided that the 2020 annual fees will remain in place for 2021, i.e. no increase. Here are some highlights of the previous twelve months. The CLOCKSS Archive has grown by 4.9 million journal articles, to 38.1 million, and by 14,000 books, to 200,000. The journal growth includes over 2 million new articles, plus almost 3 million backfile articles, as we gradually fill-in the backfiles of our publishers. We have added 21 new publishers to our system. There is a steady stream of inquiries from publishers who recognize the importance and value of long-term preservation for their digital content. CLOCKSS has added 8 library supporters. Our support from the library community continues to be strong, with 300 libraries on-board, from 14 countries. These libraries recognize the crucial role that they play in the stewardship of the scholarly literature. By supporting the CLOCKSS Archive, libraries help to ensure that their communities will continue to have access to the resources that they rely upon. [...]