Mare Nostrum and iGroup Digital Partnership Expanding the Reach of University Press Content Across Asia-Pacific Mare Nostrum and iGroup are launching a new digital distribution partnership to help University Presses reach more academic libraries across Asia-Pacific, increase visibility for specialist titles and create new sales opportunities for frontlist and backlist content. The partnership combines Mare Nostrum's publisher relationships and content curation expertise with iGroup's established library network and local market expertise across the region.
A New Route to Academic Libraries From late Autumn 2026, University Press content will be available through the iG Library platform, supported by flexible purchasing models including perpetual access, annual subscriptions, collections, EBA and consortia opportunities. Mare Nostrum will work with participating publishers to curate content and create focused collections, while iGroup will promote and distribute these resources through its established academic library network.
Why Participate? Reach new markets Access academic institutions across Asia-Pacific, including markets that may be difficult to reach directly. iGroup has a presence in 20+ countries and supports 5,000+ institutional customers across the region. Increase title visibility Give specialist and niche titles greater visibility within a dedicated library environment and help librarians and researchers discover relevant scholarship. Support frontlist and backlist sales Create additional opportunities for new titles while bringing established backlist content to new audiences. Complement existing distribution The partnership is designed as an additional sales channel, complementing existing publisher distribution arrangements and sales strategies. Advantages for University Presses Helps make high-quality scholarship and research accessible to a wider academic community. Supports core objectives of global knowledge dissemination and maximises research impact.
Launching in Autumn 2026 We are now inviting University Presses to register their interest and explore participation in the programme. Interested in learning more? Contact: Alex Taylor Senior Digital Business Development Manager Mare Nostrum alexandrataylor@mare-nostrum.co.uk
Mare Nostrum and iGroup Expanding access to University Press scholarship across Asia-Pacific.