Today’s guest blogger discusses Library Relations roles within publishing organizations and asks, what do both publishers and librarians hope for from these appointments?
SSP’s second Pulse Check survey results paint a picture of an industry in defensive mode — cautious, structurally stressed, but not in freefall.
Today’s guest bloggers assert that the future of the scholarly publishing depends on mastering science communication with the same rigor that global consumer brands apply to marketing.
Robert Harington attempts to shine a light on some of the political problems scholarly societies and academic institutions face in the current political climate.
Today’s guest bloggers share results of an exploratory survey of funding research services, offering a snapshot of a library community in transition.
Today, Alison Mudditt reflects on a Charleston Conference session that asked: what would it take to make the scholarly communication system truly equitable, impactful, and future-ready?
Get fired up for the SSP 48th Annual Meeting with inspiration from members of the Planning Committee!
Today’s guest bloggers reflect on the the LIBER Annual Conference in Lausanne (2–4 July).
Event planners are faced with the delicate balance between constructing spaces for deeper connection with the impact we’re having on our planet. Here’s what I’ve learned about planning events that prioritize sustainability.
A scholarly communication ecosystem that relies on voluntary support rather than charging for access to content becomes radically less capable of keeping money in the system.
A new report from Ithaka S+R assesses the current state of scholarly monograph publishing in humanities and social sciences disciplines in order to understand how current business models are functioning for their consumer base, namely libraries and authors.
As US federal policy on indirect costs remains uncertain, the Joint Associations Group seeks input on two proposed models. Learn about the models and implications for library funding and publishers.
The NIH has answered the lingering questions about the future of the Nelson Memo. Not only is it still in effect, it’s being accelerated by six months. We asked the Chefs for their thoughts.
The Humanities have always been the canary in the coal mine of the full knowledge industry. What information can help us understand this crisis and its implications?
The US government is looking to drastically reduce the amount paid in “indirect costs” in federal grants. Just what are “indirect costs”?