Dear BioOne Community,
As I write this, it’s just a few weeks until 2025. It’s a time to look forward, to reflect back, and focus on the opportunities ahead.
At BioOne, there is much to reflect on and appreciate as we reflect on the past year. In 2024 we celebrated BioOne’s 25th anniversary, and with it, the enduring importance of our mission and steadfast support of stakeholders like you. We expanded our offerings with the launch of BioOne Connect and a new partner eBook collection, fostering connections among our stakeholders in meaningful new ways. And we were astounded by the early support for BioOne’s Subscribe to Open (S2O) pilot, which will include 71 titles from 54 independent publishers across 12 countries.
None of this work would be possible without the extraordinary efforts of the BioOne staff and strategic leadership of the BioOne Board of Directors. In particular, I’d like to recognize the great Jim Williams, who concludes his service on the BioOne Board after more than two decades of indelible contributions. Jim’s passion and vision – on display in our anniversary video – will continue to inspire for many years to come.
Looking to the year ahead, there is much work to be done and many unknowns. Yet whatever challenges we face, or new roads we forge, we stand secure in the knowledge that collaboration will remain at the heart of all that we do. On behalf of all of us at BioOne, thank you for being part of this incredible community.
With warm wishes for the holiday season and a happy, healthy 2025 ahead,
Lauren Kane
President/CEO
Over 50 Independent Publishers Commit to BioOne Subscribe to Open Pilot
Building on our mission to support sustainable scholarly publishing, we are proud to share that we will launch our Subscribe to Open (S2O) pilot in January 2026, with 71 titles from 54 global societies, museums, and research organizations. This initiative marks a significant step forward for BioOne and the scholarly communications community, representing the largest group of independent publishers under a single S2O model and featuring the first S2O titles published in Japan, Brazil, China, and Kenya.
The initiative integrates subscribed, S2O, and gold OA titles into the BioOne Complete collection, supported by multi-year licenses from partners like the California Digital Library on behalf of the University of California System.
BioOne will work closely with libraries and consortia in 2025 to prepare for this groundbreaking shift in scholarly publishing.
In This Issue:
“We firmly believe that S2O embodies the forthcoming trajectory in academic journal evolution. We are pleased to engage in BioOne’s pilot and appreciate BioOne’s work in forging this path.”
Ran Shenghong
Editorial Director
Journal of Resources and Ecology
2024 BioOne Ambassador Forum
Watch a special conversation featuring the 2024 BioOne Ambassador Award winners. These outstanding early-career researchers are celebrated for their creativity and clarity in communicating the impact of their work, fostering scientific literacy, and advancing global understanding.
Communication is central to advancing the BioOne mission to maximize access to scientific research, and we are proud to share insights from this group of researchers.
Featuring 2024 Ambassadors:
- Dr. Elis Fisk
- Dr. Carina Nebel
- Dr. Thalles Pereira
- Michael T. Stewart
- Dr. Sarah Wright
This panel discussion explores their experiences and insights, including:
- Navigating their fields within a collaborative research ecosystem
- Engaging diverse audiences to make science accessible and impactful
- Crafting creative strategies to share complex findings
- Tackling pressing environmental challenges while advancing scholarly communication
Join us in celebrating their achievements and exploring their vital contributions to science and society.
. Celebrating Two Decades of Dedication to BioOne
As 2024 comes to a close, BioOne bids a heartfelt farewell to James F. Williams, II, whose extraordinary service on the Board of Directors spans over two decades. Throughout his tenure, Jim’s visionary leadership and deep commitment have been instrumental in shaping our mission to support sustainable scholarly publishing. His influence has left an indelible mark on BioOne and our global community, exemplifying a lifelong dedication to advancing libraries, research, and access to knowledge. We are deeply grateful for Jim’s guidance and tireless advocacy and wish him all the best in his next endeavors.
Publishing Highlights
BioOne Connect Partner Showcase
The BioOne Connect Partner Showcase brought together BioOne’s publishing partners for an engaging and informative session on tools and services tailored to the needs of small, independent society publishers. The BioOne Connect program is a new initiative designed to provide access to trusted vendors at preferred rates. Recognizing that many industry solutions are often out of reach for smaller organizations, BioOne Connect bridges the gap by offering practical and affordable resources for publishing success.
The session featured lightning-round presentations from six BioOne Connect partners: Ex Ordo, Accucoms, Kriyadocs, SPIE, Molecular Connections, and Global Campus. Each partner shared insights into their services, from editorial workflow tools to marketing and sales solutions, and fielded questions from attendees during a lively Q&A. The showcase recording is now available, offering an opportunity for BioOne publishing partners to revisit the session or explore it for the first time.
Nominations for the 2025 BioOne Ambassador Award Now Open
BioOne’s mission is to maximize access to the scientific research published by our community, and the ability to communicate the value of that research is something we are proud to champion. The BioOne Ambassador Awards celebrate the next generation of excellent science communicators, and we want to showcase early career researchers who’ve published in your journals, and who can creatively and effectively communicate the impact of their work. Nominating your researchers is an impactful way to highlight the achievements of early career researchers and the quality of their research published in your journal.
Nominations from our community of publishing partners are now being accepted. Visit the Ambassador Award page to learn about the program and how to submit your nominations, celebrating the next generation of research talent!
Library and Community Partners
Conference Highlights and Future Events
This fall, BioOne was proud to participate in two key conferences that brought together leaders in the library community: the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Charleston Library Conference. At the Frankfurt Book Fair, BioOne engaged with international partners, sharing insights on advancing our Subscribe to Open pilot and supporting the library community. BioOne also had the privilege of sponsoring and attending the Charleston Library Conference, furthering our commitment to sustainable scholarly communication. These events provided valuable opportunities to discuss the evolving needs of researchers, librarians, and publishers, while strengthening existing partnerships and forging new collaborations.
Looking ahead to next Spring, BioOne is excited about upcoming engagements at SCELCapalooza, ER&L, UKSG, and ACRL. These conferences will provide a platform for BioOne to further explore topics in scholarly publishing and open access. We look forward to connecting with colleagues and partners, sharing updates on BioOne’s initiatives, and discussing the latest trends and challenges in the field. Stay tuned for more information as we approach these important events!
BioOne Welcomes…
BioOne supports sustainable scholarly communications by partnering with libraries worldwide to expand access to essential scientific research. We are thrilled to welcome new libraries that have recently enriched their holdings with BioOne Complete and BioOne eBooks collections, advancing global discovery and knowledge sharing.
The following libraries have recently added BioOne Complete to their holdings via annual subscriptions or purchases of the BioOne Complete Archive:
- Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
- Conservation International
- Museum of Natural History Vienna
- Museum of New Zealand
- Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
- St. Mary’s College of Maryland (Archive)
- Universidad Distrital Francisco Josse de Caldas
- University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover
The following libraries have recently adopted the ESA eBook Collection or CSIRO Publishing BioSelect Collection from BioOne eBooks:
- ETH Zurich
- Museum of Natural History in Paris
- The Nature Conservancy
- ULB Sachsen-Anhalt
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
- University of Notre Dame
- Virginia Tech
Featured in the BioOne Digital Library
Recent Topics in BioOne Vista
September 2024 – Animal Husbandry
October 2024 – Traditional Ecological Knowledge
November 2024 – Bryology
Free To Read Top & Trending Research
All articles in our October 2024 edition of Top & Trending Research are free to read through December 31, 2024, with thanks to BioOne Complete’s participating publishers.
Visit the Article Collection Archive
Browse past editions of BioOne Vista, Top & Trending Research, and other content collections.
Upcoming Article Collections
We’re passionate about sharing research from our publishing partners that advances knowledge and fosters collaboration within the global scientific community. With a new edition of Top & Trending Research releasing in early January and upcoming BioOne Vista topics on the horizon, join our email list today to receive these curated collections directly in your inbox!
Field Notes
New Study Highlights the Importance of Small, Independent Society Publications to Conservation Research
A recent study explored the critical role of conservation research published in specialized journals, including several from the BioOne community of partnering publishers. The paper emphasized that these journals serve as key outlets for baseline, species-specific monitoring data critical to informing conservation policy and practice. Journals like the American Fern Journal, Ichthyology & Herpetology, Pacific Science, Rangeland Ecology & Management, and Journal of Mammalogy, for example, are frequently cited for providing targeted, high-quality studies that serve as the backbone of biodiversity management efforts.
This study underscores the importance of BioOne’s mission, which supports a diverse publishing community dedicated to disseminating conservation-critical data. Many of these resources directly inform the conservation plans necessary to protect individual species and habitats. By prioritizing accessibility and sustainability, BioOne and our publishing partners ensure that vital species-specific insights reach policymakers, practitioners, and researchers alike, reinforcing their shared commitment to the advancement of global conservation efforts.
BioOne Joins Bluesky
BioOne is now on Bluesky! As part of our ongoing commitment to engage with the scholarly publishing community, this platform offers a new space to connect with our partners, publishers, and readers. On Bluesky, we’ll share updates on BioOne initiatives, industry trends, and share research from our publishing partners to foster meaningful connections with the research community and support the dissemination of scholarly knowledge.
We invite you to follow us on Bluesky to stay informed and join the conversation about sustainable publishing and open access. Whether you’re a librarian, researcher, or society publisher, we look forward to connecting with you in this vibrant and growing community.
BioOne Partners In the News:
New ‘bone-crushing’ Tasmanian tiger ancestor discovered in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology
Backyard bee watchers help discover multiple new species in Annals of the Entomological Society of America.
A falcon’s feast: Amur raptors feast on termites in the Journal of Raptor Research
Upcoming Events
BioOne is an innovative nonprofit collaborative and the leading content aggregator in the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences. More than 150 global scientific societies and nonprofit publishing organizations include their journals in BioOne’s flagship product, BioOne Complete, for the benefit of 5,500 accessing institutions and millions of researchers worldwide. Since 2001, BioOne has returned more than $83 million in royalty sharing back to its participants, with a commitment to share research more broadly, equitably, and sustainably.