Publishing Journal ›› 2026, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (2): 107-117.

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The Strategies of Oxford University Press to Digital Asset Mining and Their Implications

  

  1. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Education Foundation, Beijing, 100049)(School of Information Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072)(School of Information Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072)(University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Education Foundation, Beijing, 100049
  • Received:2025-08-31 Revised:2025-10-21 Online:2026-05-08 Published:2026-05-09

Abstract: Taking Oxford University PressOUPas a case study, this paper systematically reviews and summarize its digital asset mining strategies, focusing on both the mining process and multi-stakeholder interactions. The article reveals that OUP has effectively transformed print resources into valuable digital assets through a three-stage process: digitization of printed publishing resources, productization of digital resources, and assetization of digital products. This transformation has significantly enhanced the presss competitiveness and economic added value. Throughout this process, OUP actively engages with authors, readers, partner organizations, and artificial intelligence, fostering digital asset mining while also generating value gains for the various stakeholders. Drawing on the digital asset mining experience of OUP, Chinas publishing industry can advance the mining and utilization of publishing digital assets by strengthening innovation in digital publishing products, deepening the application of artificial intelligence technologies, and building a collaborative ecosystem for digital asset mining.

Key words: Oxford University Press Digital asset mining Digital product Digital economy Artificial intelligence

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