Since every possible method and model of scholarly communication is imperfect, a healthy scholarly ecosystem must be pluralistic, providing space for experimentation and for a diversity of methods, models, and philosophies to coexist.
As we drift into a scholarly economy with centralized payment mechanisms and greater dependence on government funding, are we truly setting ourselves up for long-term independence and success?
Value-based pricing of unique journal products may make sense from a revenue perspective, but not from a sustainability perspective. What are the options?
In 2011, the power of the individual consumer will set your strategies.
Experimentation and choice are key to finding long-term sustainability.
When is a subscription not a subscription?
The subscription model is more prevalent than ever, but it’s also different in important ways. What can publishers learn and implement?