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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 20h

Don’t forget to stop by the Paradigm and De Gruyter Brill booth at Frankfurt Book Fair next week—you can’t miss it!

Visit us in Hall 4.0 at Stand D92 from 15–19 October!

See you there!

#FBM25 #FrankfurtBookFair #ParadigmPublishingServices #DeGruyterBrill #AcademicPublishing #Publishing

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 22h

Big news from De Gruyter eBound! Nearly $100k in grants have been awarded in the UPLOpen Climate Change Fund, supporting 13 new open access books about climate change. 🌍📚

Read the press release:
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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 1d

Last week, Krystian Stefanski and Sandro Tarkhnishvili joined the Congreso Internacional Santo Tomás de Aquino, an international gathering celebrating 800 years of Thomistic thought.

Our sales team enjoyed engaging and strengthening connections with researchers and institutions around the world!

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ubiquityopen.bsky.social @ubiquityopen.bsky.social · 3d

We are pleased to announce that Ubiquity is now officially a part of @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social, with Steve Fallon as our Managing Director. Paradigm is made up of the Boston team, the Ubiquity team and what was the Sciendo team (now reference-global.com), now fully integrated into Paradigm.

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 6d

Heading to Frankfurt Book Fair? Visit Paradigm and @degruyterbrill.bsky.social in Hall 4.0 at Stand D92 from 15–19 October!

Learn more about:
📚 University Press Library
📚 Our new content platform, @reference-global.bsky.social
📚 Open access initiatives, including UPLOpen.com

See you there!

#FBM25

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 7d

Happy launch day to @reference-global.bsky.social! 🎉

Paradigm’s new content platform allows you to access high-quality eBooks and journals, manage tailored materials for your institution, and create your customized digital library all in one place.

Start exploring today at reference-global.com!

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Reference-global.com @reference-global.bsky.social · 8d

Welcome to reference-global.com by Paradigm—a modern, AI-powered space to discover journals, books, and proceedings faster.

👉 Start exploring: reference-global.com

#ReferenceGlobal #Paradigm #AcademicPublishing

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 8d

Exciting news! We’re welcoming Hong Kong University Press and City University of Hong Kong Press to the University Press Library, bringing the best of Hong Kong scholarship to Paradigm! 🎉 📚

Learn more in the full press release:

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 9d

📢 Now through 31 December, your institution can trial the University Press Library at no cost!

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore award-winning scholarship from leading academic presses.

Learn more, view all included presses, and request a trial:
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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 13d

Meet our partner @lynneriennerpub.bsky.social! 📚

Lynne Rienner Publishers stands out as a truly independent scholarly press with a focus on timely and impactful subject areas, championing high-quality, peer-reviewed books.

Learn more and request a custom quote:
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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 14d

Meet Florian — Archivist and Process Manager

At Paradigm, Florian manages the digitization of publishers’ archives and ensures their accessibility to global libraries. He prioritizes understanding each partner’s unique goals and the vital role that digital preservation plays in their mission.

Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 16d

Check out this new @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social article from Paradigm’s VP of Open Access Peter Potter! 📖 🌍

Learn how we’re working to advance infrastructure, open standards, and community collaboration at Paradigm and @degruyterbrill.bsky.social!

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/09/22/g...

Guest Post - Building Sustainable Infrastructure for OA Book Metrics - The Scholarly Kitchen

Today’s guest author offers a progress report on recent efforts to build open-source technology for open access book metrics.

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 20d

Meet Natalia — Sales Manager

Natalia brings a passion for publishing and a commitment to supporting open access and infrastructure. Having worked at Sciendo and @ubiquityopen.bsky.social, she offers a broad perspective and firsthand experience with our journals, books, partners, and repositories.

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 21d

Exciting news: sciendo.com is becoming reference-global.com, the future content platform of Paradigm!

While the Sciendo brand is transforming into Paradigm, the platform will evolve to provide our community with a seamless, future-focused publishing experience. 🌍📚

📅 Launching October 1 , 2025

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 23d

Don’t miss Paradigm’s Managing Director Steve Fallon at @nisoinfo.bsky.social's NISO Plus Global/Online! 📚💻

He'll join @dukepress.bsky.social and @liblynxllc.bsky.social to discuss the challenges of usage reporting.

📅Tuesday Sept 16
🕒11–12:15 EST

Register:
nisoplusglobalonline.cadmore.media/Home

NISO Plus Global Online

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 26d

Yesterday, we joined our @degruyterbrill.bsky.social colleagues and thousands of others across the US to pack meals for 9/11 Day!

Founded by 9/11 family members, this nonprofit partners with food banks to ensure meals reach those who need them. We’re proud to be part of this movement to give back!

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 28d

The University Press Library Open (UPLOpen) is one of the largest online collections of free academic books.

✅ For presses: Customizable OA models and increased visibility

✅ For libraries: Seamless integration, no extra invoicing, and 10,000+ free eBooks

Start reading at uplopen.com!

Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · 29d

@uminnpress.bsky.social is joining the University Press Library! 🎉 📚

Since 1925, UMN Press has continually developed cutting-edge editorial initiatives, high standards for accessibility, and fostered a collaborative spirit.

Read the press release: cdn.paradigmpublishingservices.com/uploads/UMN_...

Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · Sep 8

Exciting news: University of Georgia Press (UGAP) is officially joining the University Press Library! 🎉 📚

Read the full press release to learn more about this exciting new partnership:
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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · Sep 5

It’s not too late for this to be the summer you turn Paradigm! ☀️

📚 High-quality scholarship from 50+ leading academic presses
📚 OA support and resources like UPLOpen.com
📚 15k+ newly digitized backlist titles

Check out paradigmpublishingservices.com for more!

(And don’t worry—we’re Team Conrad.)

Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · Sep 2

Meet our partner, @ucpress.bsky.social! 📚

For over 130 years, the University of California Press has been at the forefront of academic publishing as one of the six largest university presses in the US.

Learn more about UC Press and request a custom quote:

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · Aug 29

On behalf of all the Swifties at P(era)digm, congrats Taylor and Travis! 💖💍

If you’re ever in need of eBooks, journals, or open access services, we’d be enchanted to meet you!

#ParadigmPublishingServices #TaylorSwift #Engagement #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing

Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · Aug 28

With Paradigm, your journal will:

📚 Reach 6M+ readers via libraries and research platforms
📚 Boost its Impact Factor and citation rates
📚 Receive professional editing, design, and publishing support

We’re here to help you achieve your goals—on your terms.

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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 Check out this Q&A with @theacse.bsky.social and Chief Strategy Officer Emily Poznanski!

Discover what sets Paradigm apart, how we’re building connections with regional publishing communities, and get an inside look at One Paradigm.

📖 Read the full interview:
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Paradigm Publishing Services @paradigmpubserv.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Offer ends August 31!

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