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Knowledge Unlatched (KU) and LM Information Delivery (LM), have announced the extension of their existing partnership to promote Open Access to institutions. Effective immediately, LM will now also represent KU the United Kingdom. Jon Reid, Country Manager for LM in the UK says: "This partnership is a perfect fit with LM's approach of offering our library customers the ability to choose the solutions that suit them. We are therefore delighted to be working with Knowledge Unlatched to be able to include Open Access as part of our offering to UK customers." "KU is one of the most successful players in the Open Access space," says Jussi Kettunen, Executive Vice President of LM Information Delivery. "At LM, our aim is to provide our customers with the latest cutting-edge initiatives that support our library customers in achieving their goals. We are therefore delighted to partner with Knowledge Unlatched to combine their innovative approach to Open Access with our local expertise in these territories." Knowledge Unlatched has just started its latest pledging period and aims at unlatching 350 monographs and 21 journals as well as supporting Language Science Press. Information on the collections is available at knowledgeunlatched.org. Libraries are invited to register at app.knowledgeunlatched.org. About Knowledge Unlatched: Knowledge Unlatched (KU) is the largest independent Open Access initiative worldwide. KU brings together libraries who collaboratively pool funds to make Open Access possible. By now, more than 450 titles were made publicly available with more than 300 books and journals being on offer in the current pledging period, KU Select 2017. About LM: Established in 1972, LM Information Delivery is a leading international subscription and information management service provider. The company has local offices in 10 countries worldwide and serves customers across the globe. Our customers include academic and research libraries, municipalities, public libraries and corporate business across many sectors. Our services improve efficiency, save time in information retrieval and improve the use of e-resources. The cornerstone of our business is providing excellent and bespoke customer service by liaising with publishers and libraries to reduce workloads and maximize budgets. Our services include Subscription Management Services, eBook Services, eResource Access and Management Services and Database Services. For further information, please contact: Simon Jackson National Sales Manager Mobile: +44 (0) 780 3002507 Email: [log in to unmask] Charles Lamb Sales Manager Mobile: +44 (0) 7718 326036 E-mail: [log in to unmask] lis-e-resources is a UKSG list - http://www.uksg.org UKSG groups also available on Facebook and LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UKSG