Building connections with publishers to bridge the OA discovery gap

In the context of open access (OA) publishing, the ISSN plays a crucial role in improving discoverability and organization of OA publications. By including persistent identifiers like ISSN in metadata, libraries can link resources and reduce confusion for users. The report emphasizes that metadata, including identifiers, improve content discovery, support interoperability, and streamline library workflows. Accurate and thorough metadata enable effective searching and evaluation, ensuring that OA publications are easily found and used. Publishers are encouraged to adopt and share detailed metadata, including ISSNs, to facilitate easier access and integration into library systems.