Introduction

In an exciting new development for researchers, Taylor & Francis eBooks are now seamlessly accessible through the GetFTR platform. This innovative integration marks a monumental shift in how scholarly resources are accessed, as Taylor & Francis becomes the first publisher to enable GetFTR’s unique entitlement checking specifically for books on a separate hosting platform.

About GetFTR

GetFTR—the Global Access Initiative—aims to streamline access to published research by providing real-time, high-quality entitlement checks. When researchers use GetFTR, they can instantly see which resources are accessible through their institution, allowing them to quickly navigate directly to the relevant research across various participating publishers.

Integration Details

Traditionally, eBooks and journals from Taylor & Francis have been hosted on separate, dedicated platforms. However, both share a common Crossref account. To streamline this process, the integration required sophisticated DOI-based logic capable of differentiating between the two content types. Now, when researchers identify Taylor & Francis content via GetFTR, requests for journal articles are seamlessly routed to Taylor & Francis Online, while eBook requests are directed to the Taylor & Francis eBooks platform. This breakthrough solution by GetFTR sets a precedent for potential future integrations within the academic publishing landscape.

Publisher Insights

Dianne Benham, Product Director at GetFTR, stresses the critical need for comprehensive access: "We encourage publishers to adapt and facilitate entitlement requests for all their content types. GetFTR is committed to ensuring that researchers can access content no matter where it is hosted."

Conclusion

Mark Heaver, Senior Product Manager at Taylor & Francis, shared his excitement for this collaboration, stating, "As a founding publisher of GetFTR, Taylor & Francis is committed to enhancing features that cater to the changing needs of researchers. This collaboration signifies a major leap in helping users efficiently access the precise content they’re looking for." This development not only underscores GetFTR’s dedication to enhancing research access but also sets a potentially transformative path for the future of academic resource availability.

Future Outlook

As the landscape of scholarly publishing continues to evolve, such integrations may help researchers bypass hurdles, making the research process much more efficient and user-friendly. Keep an eye on this space for more groundbreaking announcements!