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Dr Nicola Cavalli, Managing Director of the Italian academic publisher Ledizioni, on independent platforms, international reach and the prerequisites for academic visibility.
How does specialised academic content reach the people who need it? Dr Nicola Cavalli, Managing Director of the Italian academic publisher Ledizioni, talks about the role of independent platforms, the international dissemination of research and the reasons for collaborating with Inlibra.
Why are independent platforms such as Inlibra needed today?
“Independent platforms are essential because they give specialist publishing the visibility it deserves. In a market increasingly shaped by a small number of large international publishing groups, they preserve pluralism and create space for independent voices. They connect high-quality, niche research with libraries and readers beyond the reach of conventional commercial channels.”
What gave you the confidence to make Ledizioni’s content available on Inlibra?
“We value Inlibra’s clear focus on independent scholarly publishers, institutional access and long-term discoverability. The care given to content presentation, rich metadata and a technically robust, user-friendly interface gives us confidence that Ledizioni’s publications will be both discoverable and easy to use. Its approach fully aligns with our commitment to quality, accessibility and the international circulation of research.”
What does international visibility mean for your authors?
“For our authors, international visibility means entering a wider scholarly conversation. It enables their research to be found, read and cited by colleagues, students and institutions across different countries and disciplines.”
