A stack of books published by LSE Press
LSE Press and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) have entered into a new publishing partnership which will see LSE Press publish the highly respected RGS-IBG book series from mid-2024, comprising up to four open access titles each year.
The RGS-IBG book series publishes work of the highest international standing with an emphasis on distinctive new developments in human and physical geography. Reflecting the vibrant and diverse theoretical and empirical agendas that characterise contemporary geography, books in the series are expected to inform, challenge, and stimulate readers.
By publishing all titles fully open access, the series will reach a broader audience and achieve greater impact for research. Together, LSE Press and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) are committed to creating a publishing programme that increases equity and diversity in scholarly publishing.
To ensure that all books in the series can be published open access, LSE Press and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) will jointly provide funding for an additional two titles per year.
Dr Ruth Craggs (King's College London) will remain as series editor, supported by the series’ Editorial Board, and will open a call for new book proposals once the transition to LSE Press has been completed.
Professor Susana Mourato, LSE Vice-President and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research), said: “We are delighted to welcome the RGS-IBG book series to LSE Press. This move marks a significant chapter in the growth of LSE Press and significant step forward for open access publishing.
“LSE is looking forward to working collaboratively with the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), and developing this new partnership to open up research within the field and provide a new open access publishing option for researchers.”
Professor Joe Smith, Director of the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), said: “Monographs are a really vital element of the intellectual landscape. They allow scholars to build rich and cohesive accounts on a particular theme or question. The Society is proud to have such a long and distinguished body of texts and is now thrilled to have a new partner that will bring new opportunities for authors and for readers.”