Sustainable access for scholarly communities
Supporting Societies,
Serving Specialized Communities
Our Mission
Purpose and Approach
We believe important knowledge should reach the communities it was meant to serve.
ELP promotes sustainable access models that support both scholarly societies and specialized user communities through responsible, transparent, and practical approaches.
＼ Why This Matters／
Traditional access models do not always reflect the realities of specialized communities.
Focused Communities
Many scholarly and professional communities are small, specialized, and highly targeted in their use of content.
Access Gaps
Important literature does not always reach the real users who need it most.
Responsible Models
Access should be practical, transparent, and aligned with meaningful use.
Core Principles
The values that guide our approach.
Focused Communities
Built around real communities of use.
Sustainable Access
Structured for long-term value and continuity.
Meaningful Access
Designed for users who truly need the content.
Responsible Models
Managed with clarity, transparency, and care.
Our Approach
A structured, transparent model designed to support real-world use.
Controlled Access
Defined User Groups
Access is provided to clearly defined, verified user groups
(typically 5–30 professionals within a specific specialty).
Transparent Management
Secure and Monitored Use
Access is managed through secure authentication methods,
with usage monitored to ensure responsible and compliant use.
Flexible Alignment
Aligned with Publisher Policies
We work closely with each publisher to ensure that our
access model aligns with their policies and expectations.