A New Chef in the Kitchen — Rick Anderson
Rick Anderson from the University of Utah joins the Chefs.
Taking a Break — The Reasoning Behind a Speaker’s Circuit Sabbatical
Speaking is fun and rewarding, but it has its downsides. Time to pause and refresh.
Introducing “The Scholarly Tycoon” — Gaming for STM Publishers
Can game play approximate the scholarly publishing dynamic? Here’s a tongue-in-cheek attempt to look at it from the publisher’s POV.
Games, eBooks, and Innovation — The Game Is Not the Same
“What we’ve called a ‘game’ has radically changed,” expressed Ariella Lehrer, president and CEO of Legacy Interactive, at the breakfast keynote talk at the 2010 SSP IN meeting. Lehrer, a 27-year veteran of the gaming industry, began her talk with […]
Will You Be “IN” Next Week?
There’s still time to get “IN.”
The SSP IN Conference — An INfernal Event!
It appears that the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) will be holding another “IN” meeting next month over my strenuous objections as a long-standing member of the society. My objections are not concerning SSP holding a Fall meeting – indeed, the autumn is my favorite time of the year to repair to a fine club, properly provisioned with brandy and cigars, to discuss the affairs of the society with other learned gentlemen. ather, my concerns are regarding the topic of the meeting. “IN,” I am told, stands for INnovation, INspiration, and INteraction. I am wont to think of a more unholy trinity of concepts and think “INfernal” is more apropos!
Live Blogging the Food Fight
Today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time, tune in to this spot for real-time coverage of “The Scholarly Kitchen Live” at the SSP annual meeting.
In Search of Sustainability: Business Models in Publishing
Experimentation and choice are key to finding long-term sustainability.
Applications: The Future of Science Communication?
“Building apps is not all unicorns and rainbows.” Publishers should take a practical, iterative, and collaborative approach to delivering content.
PowerPoint Karaoke, the SSP Annual Meeting, and Dueling Presenters: Contribute to the Chaos
A sadistic challenge has been created for two presenters at the upcoming SSP Annual Meeting. Get in touch with your Marquis de Sade of PPT, and up the ante for us.
Thank You for the Webby Votes!
The Webby Awards’ People’s Voice competition is now over, and our little blog made a respectable showing, thanks to all your support.
How to Vote for the Scholarly Kitchen’s Webby
A quick overview of how to vote for the Scholarly Kitchen’s Webby Award nomination. Help shine a light on scholarly communications around the world.
The Scholarly Kitchen Has Been Nominated for a Webby Award
We’ve been nominated for a Webby. Voting now commences. Please help us win our category!
If You Can’t Stand the Heat: Open Dialog and Open Access
The Scholarly Kitchen is a venue for open dialog. Yet a few open access advocates consistently try to intimidate people in order to squelch discussion.
Registration is Open for the SSP 32nd Annual Meeting
The 32nd SSP Annual Meeting is open for registration. Don’t miss the Scholarly Kitchen’s “Food Fight!” where bloggers come to life.