
Cluj, Romania -- February 3, 2025. All 87 institutions of the Anelis Plus Consortium will benefit from free access to Coherent Digital's Policy Commons Complete from 1 February 2025.
Comprising the world's largest collection of reports in the fields of policy, government, public health and urban studies, plus tools to track real-world impact of research, Policy Commons Complete is the pre-eminent collection of grey literature and impact metrics available today.
The year-long trial period represents a pilot study in which selectors from Anelis Plus can evaluate the novel scholarly content and impact tools for use in Romanian universities and research institutions. Managed through local agent Enformation, the trial period will include webinars and training sessions on best practice in the use of the Policy Commons platform.
‘Anelis Plus has been very successful in negotiating agreements on behalf of the scientific community in Romania for access to traditional sources such as journals and books,' says President of the Board of the Consortium Prof. Dr Silaghi-Dumitrescu. ‘We hope that Policy Commons will enable us to fill the gap we have in our provision of non-traditional sources and in impact-tracking tools, both of which are vital for Romanian research on the world stage.'
Stephen Rhind-Tutt, Coherent's president, adds, ‘Full access to Policy Commons is great for Romanian research, and a real opportunity for us to learn more about research output in the region. Policy Commons is a truly global database, and we hope the success of this trial will not only be measured in ongoing access, but also in the submission of content from Romania for showcasing around the world.'
Coherent selects materials for their teaching and learning relevance from a range of reputable, global sources, including corporations, industry professionals, consultants, government agencies, research institutes, think tanks, associations, and service organizations such as hospitals.
Items include technical reports and case studies, consultant reports and feasibility studies, policy and white papers, podcasts, blogs, videos, industry and government publications, and community impact assessments.
All items are enriched with Content Object Identifiers (COIs), MARC records, and metadata tools such as tagging and categorization, to ensure ease of citation, tracking, and integration into academic workflows. This curated content provides immediate, actionable insights and recommendations, often well in advance of traditional book or journal publication, delivering millions of items that would not otherwise become part of the scholarly record.
About Anelis Plus
The Association of Romanian Universities, Research & Development Institutes and Central University Libraries Anelis Plus is a non-profit association that manages projects funded by the Romanian Government and member institutions to provide research and educational institutions in Romania access to top international scientific resources. Through strategic partnerships, the projects offer access to databases, journals, and e-books, supporting the advancement of research and innovation at the national level. Founded in 2011, Anelis Plus has negotiated pivotal agreements with information providers and plays a key role in fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within the academic and scientific community.
About Coherent Digital
We serve over 1,500 customers on six continents with collections and services for research and learning. We specialize in finding and preserving endangered materials – grey literature, primary sources, new media, voices from the Global South – and making them accessible. We cover all disciplines including the humanities, social sciences and STEM.
About E-nformation
E-nformation is a company dedicated to providing Romanian research and educational institutions with access to top international scientific resources. The company organises training sessions and events to support researchers in effectively utilising these resources and staying up to date with global scientific trends. Also, through its portfolio of comprehensive services, E-nformation supports Romanian authors and researchers through the process of documentation, research and publication, facilitating the development of research and innovation and increasing their visibility in the academic community.