What Societies Really Think About Open Access
What do societies really think about Open Access? A recent survey, though small, provides some initial answers…
How Can We Make the Publishing Process More Sound?
At a time when more research articles are more readily available to more readers globally than ever before, it’s crucial we are confident that those papers meet the highest standards and, that on those occasions where they don’t, there is a sound system in place to revise or retract them. So what can we do to make the publishing process more sound?
The Next Big Things?
Privacy, trust and managing the cultural record bubble to the surface of growing concerns.
In (Digital) Scholarly Communications We Trust?
With all the disruption and upheaval in digital scholarly communications, how do today’s researchers decide which articles and publications they can trust to read, cite, and write for? A recent study finds that, somewhat surprisingly, peer review and other traditional tools remain as popular as ever with most groups, though social media is increasingly popular with some.
Collaborate, co-operate, communicate!
Much of the public debate about open access is polarized, but a recent study of scientific communications shows that extremism breeds more extremism. Isn’t it time we started to look at more effective ways to communicate – to listen, learn to understand each others’ views, and find ways of collaborating and cooperating, rather than competing?
A Brighter Future for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences?
Journals in the arts, humanities and social sciences are often seen as the poor relations compared with their counterparts in science, technology, and medicine – but perhaps that is starting to change.
The Evolution of Digital Publishing and its Formats
A video detailing the evolution of digital publishing, and the enduring popularity of the PDF.
The Times They Are A'Changing – Or Are They?
The results of the most recent ALPSP publisher survey offer some surprising results.
Why Aren't There More Women at the Top in Scholarly Publishing?
How well does the scholarly publishing field fare in terms of the number of women in leadership roles compared with others?
An Interview with Roy Kaufman, Copyright Clearance Center
Roy Kaufman discusses new ventures at CCC, the impact of OA on licensing and ways to enable text and data mining.
An Interview with Bob Weinschenk, CEO of SIPX
SIPX aims to simplify digital rights management for end users – faculty and students – while at the same time making life easier for the publishers and purchasers of the content
Open Access – Keeping It Real
Like rock and roll, Open Access is here to stay but, as with rock and roll, it doesn’t always live up to its own hype.
Research Integrity – More Questions Than Answers
The digital world increases the need to distinguish good information from bad, and despite multiple approaches, we still have a patchwork approach — but more attention is being paid.
Librarians and Societies and Publishers – Oh My!
A meeting between librarians, publishers, and society leaders reveals common concerns and the ways in which roles are overlapping and mingling.
Are Scholarly Societies Still Relevant to Young Researchers? Perhaps Surprisingly, Yes They Are
Remaining relevant requires action, and new research suggests it’s not too late for these actions to retain younger members, who remain interested in what professional and learned societies can and do offer.