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Breeding, Marshall. SAGE Publishing Expands Its Tech Offerings. October 2018. Smart Libraries Newsletter. There has been a strong trend in recent years for publishers to become involved with technologies supporting the broader scholarly communications process. SAGE Publishing has likewise joined this trend. Throughout its business history, SAGE Publishing has consistently expanded its portfolio of publications and its international involvement, both through launching new publications and through acquisitions. The company has increasingly been involved in open access publications. This year, SAGE has also ventured in to the technology arena, through the acquisitions of Talis and Lean Library and with the launch of the Advance preprint archiving service.

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May 21, 2025. New Technology from Sage Report Explores Librarian Leadership in the Age of AI. Technology from Sage has published the fourth instalment in its acclaimed Librarian Futures series(opens in a new tab): Librarian Leadership on the AI Frontier. The report explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the academic research journey—and the vital role librarians can play in guiding its responsible use.

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April 28, 2025. Improving student accessibility: Announcing Talis Aspire's first further education partner, Newcastle College. Newcastle College is partnering with Technology from Sage to implement Talis Aspire as its integrated resource list management system of choice. This offers students studying across degree and foundation level courses access to library holdings via Talis Aspire. With this implementation, Newcastle College hopes to improve the student experience and accessibility by ensuring that every Higher Education course (levels 4-7) has an associated resource list. Talis Aspire is an online resource list management system which connects faculty and students to library holdings directly within their course resource lists. The system seamlessly integrates with all library technology ecosystems, offering a holistic view of course material needs and keeping the library at the heart of teaching and learning.

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February 17, 2025. Talis Aspire achieves top technical ranking in APUC Framework. Talis Aspire, the trusted resource list management system used by over 100 institutions, has ranked first in the technical assessment of the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges Framework for Resource and Reading List Systems. APUC, the procurement center of expertise for all of Scotland's universities and colleges, evaluates solutions based on multiple technical and commercial criteria, to maximise the value of Scotland's investment in further and higher education. Through regional purchasing consortia, the APUC framework is also available to universities and colleges across the UK.

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February 11, 2025. Sage begins 60th year highlighting progress in new Independence with Impact Report. Sage releasedcits annual Independence with Impact Report highlighting achievements from 2024. For 60 years, Sage has published resources that advance disciplines, cultivate critical thinking skills in the classroom, and drive social change inside and outside of our organization. This year's report reflects the progress the company made enabling academic impact; increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion; advancing sustainability; promoting academic freedom; safeguarding research integrity; and supporting new ways of learning.

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December 23, 2024. Acquisition continues Sage's expansion in higher education business curriculum. Sage continues to build its business portfolio by acquiring titles in accounting, finance, business, and marketing from Textbook Media Press, a publisher of digital and print higher education textbooks.

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December 18, 2024. Auburn University adopts Lean Library to enhance library discovery. Auburn University Libraries has partnered with Technology from Sage to implement Lean Library at their institution to enhance library discovery and streamline access to information resources. This adoption aligns with their commitment to providing exceptional student-centered experiences, supporting impactful research and creative scholarship by faculty, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in support of Auburn University's Strategic Plan 2035: Grounded & Groundbreaking.

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December 16, 2024. Sage acquires the scientific and medical publisher Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.. Sage, a leading independent academic publisher, has acquired Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., a renowned global media company publishing more than 100 peer-reviewed journals in biotechnology and the life sciences, specialized clinical medicine, public health and policy, and technology and engineering, as well as the leading B2B media brands Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) and Inside Precision Medicine.

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November 21, 2024. Sage acquires GOOD DOCS, distributor of documentaries that do good in the world. Sage Publishing, a leading academic publisher, has acquired GOOD DOCS LLC, a film distribution company promoting social justice through powerful documentaries. This partnership adds over 370 films to Sage's library of video content, providing educational resources and promoting critical thinking on important societal issues.

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November 14, 2024. Sage expands its portfolio by acquiring Cambridge Business Publishers. Sage continues to build its portfolio in business and management by acquiring Cambridge Business Publishers, a US-based provider of college textbooks and technology focused on accounting and finance courses.

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November 4, 2024. Sage appoints Khal Rudin as Chief Commercial Officer. Khal Rudin will be appointed to the newly created Chief Commercial Officer role at Sage, accelerating the independent academic publisher's customer-centered approach to business operations and further aligning the business amongst global customers and end-users. Rudin was formerly managing director at the Sage subsidiary AM and is currently a senior vice president at Sage. He will begin his new role in January 2025.

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Sep 11, 2018 SAGE Publishing acquires Lean Library
SAGE Publishing has acquired technology start-up Lean Library and its associated products to promote the value of the academic library to patrons and bring library services directly into the patron's workflow via their web browser. The Lean Library browser extension provides seamless, one-click access to all licensed library resources, both on and off campus, and offers up legal routes to discover open access full text. At the same time, the service enables libraries to promote their services exactly when and where they are needed by delivering targeted, customisable messages directly into users' workflows.

Aug 2018 SAGE Publishing acquires Talis Group Ltd
Talis has been acquired by SAGE Publishing, a leading global and independent academic publisher. SAGE Publishing will provide Talis with the opportunity to expand into new markets whilst maintaining their existing relationships with customers and partners. Talis will continue to be run as a separate business by its existing management as a SAGE company from its offices in Birmingham UK.

Apr 2018 SAGE Publishing acquires software and services developer GVPi
SAGE Publishing has today announced the acquisition of Global Village Publishing (GVPi), a software and services provider specializing in the delivery of customized digital publishing solutions.

Nov 2016 Lean Library founded by Johan Tilstra and Jan Thij Bakker

Apr 2016 SAGE Publishing acquires full portfolio of IP Publishing
SAGE Publishing purchases the full journal portfolio of academic journals publisher, IP Publishing Ltd. IP Publishing Ltd is an independent company specializing in the publication of referred academic and professional journals within the humanities and social sciences.

Jan 2016 SAGE Publishing makes investment in Publons
SAGE Publishing announces that it has led an investment round for a minority stake in Publons with additional participation by existing investors. Known for its mission to use peer review to speed up science, Publons will remain completely independent and publisher-neutral following this investment, allowing for continued participation from other parties.

May 28, 2015 SAGE Publications acquires Pion Limited
SAGE announced the purchase of Pion Limited, independent publisher of high quality academic journals founded by Adam Gelbtuch and John Ashby in 1959.

Feb 26, 2015 SAGE acquires The Goodwin Group International
SAGE, the global independent scholarly and professional publisher, announced today the acquisition of The Goodwin Group International, LLC, publisher of MD Conference Express, the first publication to subject medical conference highlights to the rigorous test of peer review.

Dec 09, 2014 SAGE Publications acquires Baywood Publishing Company
SAGE announced the purchase of 19 journals from Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. With this acquisition, SAGE will publish journals in counseling, gerontology & aging, health & healthcare, education, anthropology, beginning in 2015. Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. has published scholarly and professional journals and books in the social sciences and humanities for more than 50 years.

Aug 08, 2014 SAGE Publications acquires Symposium Journals
SAGE purchased Symposium Journals, adding nine titles to its education portfolio;

Jul 03, 2014 SAGE Publications acquires Vathek Publishing
SAGE announced the purchase of legal journal publisher, Vathek Publishing. Vathek Publishing, incorporated in the Isle of Man in 2000 by Lilli Waterford, is best known for supporting academics and law practitioners with cutting edge research and practical evaluation.

Oct 05, 2012 SAGE Publications acquires Adam Matthew
SAGE has acquired Adam Matthew Digital and Adam Matthew Education. The acquisition was concluded on 5th October 2012 and was officially announced on Thursday 11th October. There will be no changes to the Adam Matthew team or structure. The business will continue to operate from its offices in Marlborough, Wiltshire and Chicago, Illinois under its existing management team who will continue to maintain all existing customer relationships

Aug 01, 2011 SAGE Publications acquires Learning Matters
SAGE acquired Learning Matters, a leading publisher of market focused books and e-Books for professional and vocational courses in education, social work, nursing, and health. Founded in 1999, Learning Matters is a leading publisher of market focused books and ebooks for professional and vocational courses in education, social work, nursing and health.

2011 SAGE Publications launches Research Methods as its first online resource for research methods

May 2008 SAGE Publications acquires CQ Press
SAGE acquired CQ Press, the book-publishing unit of Washington-based Congressional Quarterly. In May 2008, CQ Press was acquired by SAGE, a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets.

Jun 12, 2006 SAGE Publications acquires Hodder Arnold Journals
SAGE Publications and Hodder Education announce the acquisition by SAGE Publications of Hodder Arnold's journals list, incorporating 33 titles. The Arnold list complements SAGE's existing portfolio of over 400 academic and professional journals and enhances significantly its offering in the medical market.

Jun 2006 Sagebrush spins off Sagebrush Educational Resources as a separate company
Sagebrush reorganizes, separating Sagebrush Educational Resources activities including Sagebrush books and Library Services into a new company.

Jun 2006 Follett Corporation acquires Sagebrush Corporation
Follett Corporation acquires Sagebrush Corporation. The newly formed separate company was not part of the sale.

Mar 2006 Sagebrush Educational Resources acquires Turtleback Books
Sagebrush Educational Resources acquires Turtleback Books from Demco Media.

2006 Kevin Muha and Michael Sisolak acquire Global Village Publishing from its founders

Oct 2005 Sagebrush releases InfoCentre
Sagebrush releases InfoCentre, its next-generation library automation system.

Aug 2004 Goodwin Group International founded by Jennifer Goodwin Schünemann
The Goodwin Group International, LLC works to overcome geographic, technological and linguistic barriers to connect physicians around the world with the state-of-the-art in clinical practice. We work with world renowned institutions such as the American Heart Association, the European Association for the Study of Diabetes and the European League Against Rheumatic Illness to bring peer-reviewed news from major medical meetings to doctors around the globe.

2004 SAGE Publications discontinues Scolari software division

2004 SAGE Publications appoints Blaise Simqu as Chief Executive Officer

Sep 2001 SAGE Publications acquires Technomic
Sage Publications has acquired 20 journals and seven newsletters from Technomic that cover the fields of environmental sciences, food science and technology, materials science and pharmaceutical sciences.. The Technomic imprint included over 20 engineering journals. Sage Publications has acquired 20 journals and seven newsletters from Technomic that cover the fields of environmental sciences, food science and technology, materials science and pharmaceutical sciences.

2001 SAGE Publications launches SAGE REFERENCE

Jan 2001 Sagebrush partners with Sirsi for Accent
Sagebrush partners with Sirsi to release Accent, a centralized school library automation system based on Unicorn.

Aug 1999 Sagebrush Technologies acquires Winnebago Software Company
Sagebrush Technologies announces it will acquire Winnebago Software Company. Jeb Griffith exits. Sagebrush now employs 600 with $75 million revenue.

1999 SAGE Publications appoints Michael Melody as Chief Executive Officer

1999 Learning Matters founded
Founded in 1999, Learning Matters has become one of the UK’s leading independent academic publishers. We publish books and ebooks for professional and vocational courses studied at universities and colleges.

Sep 1998 Sagebrush acquires Nichols Advanced Technologies
Sagebrush acquires Nichols Advanced Technologies from Bruce Butler.

1998 SAGE Publications acquires Paul Chapman Publishing

1995 SAGE Publications establishes Scolari software division
Scolari software division was created to market several qualitative data analysis products, including NUD.IST, NVivo, SAGE/SAGE Research Methods Database of Social Research Methodology on CD-ROM, Diction, and Decision Explorer.

Jan 01, 1994 Sagebrush acquires Catalog Card Company
Sagebrush acquires 100% of Catalog Card Company from NCS for $2.35 million. Catalog Card Company operates under the name Library Services Company

1992 SAGE Publications establishes Pine Forge Press
Pine Forge Press was launched as a social science textbook imprint for the midlevel undergraduate curriculum.

1990 SAGE Publications launches Corwin
IN 1990, SAGE launched Corwin with a vision to assist administrators and teachers to be more effective in improving student learning and achievement.

1990 IP Publishing Ltd established by John Edmondson
IP Publishing Ltd is an independent company that specializes in the publication of refereed academic and professional journals.

1988 GVPi founced by William H. Donellan

1981 SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd. established in New Delhi

1971 SAGE Publications, Ltd. established in London

1965 SAGE Publications founded by Sara McCune

1945 Nelson Poynter founds Congressional Quarterly