TSPOA/SPC Webinar 1: Understanding Learned Societies
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The webinar series, hosted by experts in scholarly publishing, explores the roles and challenges faced by learned societies in adapting to open access publishing. The sessions cover topics such as funding models for transitioning, engagement strategies for authors and libraries, and the collaborative opportunities between libraries and scholarly societies. Key speakers include representatives from the University of Pittsburgh and several academic organizations, aiming to provide insights into the modern scholarly communication landscape.
TSPOA/SPC Webinar 1: Understanding Learned Societies
- 1. TSPOA TRANSITIONING SOCIETY PUBLICATIONS TO OA WEBINAR 1: Understanding Learned Societies 20 Nov. 2019
- 2. TODAY’S SPEAKERS ● Lauren B. Collister, Director of the Office of Scholarly Communication and Publishing at the University Library System, University of Pittsburgh ● Stuart Taylor, Publishing Director at the Royal Society ● Sally Hardy, Chief Executive of the Regional Studies Association ● Sharon Todd, Chief Executive Officer of Society of Chemical Industry
- 3. 3-PART WEBINAR SERIES UNDERSTANDING LEARNED SOCIETIES ←you are here! 20 NOVEMBER 2019 7:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. PST / 3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. GMT Join society publishing experts in a deep dive into the modern purposes, functions, and needs of scholarly societies—-with particular attention to the publishing opportunities and challenges they face within an evolving scholarly communication ecosystem. FUNDING PATHWAYS FOR LEARNED SOCIETY OPEN ACCESS PUBLISHING 6 DECEMBER 2019 7:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. PST / 3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. GMT We next provide an overview of a variety of funding models that scholarly societies may consider in transitioning to open access publishing. We will explore the implications of each funding strategy—the pros and cons—as well as associated implementation needs or partnership dependencies. ENGAGING SOCIETIES AND SOCIETY JOURNALS IN TRANSITIONING TO OPEN ACCESS 12 DECEMBER 2019 7:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. PST / 3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. GMT The webinar series concludes with an exploration of how authors and libraries can work with and support society journals and publishers as they prepare for and undertake an OA transition. We will examine the kinds of resources, consultations, and advocacy both needed and available for authors, libraries, and society journals. More information and registration: http://ucblib.link/2Vf
- 4. ● Support ● Incubate & pilot ● Refer & consult ● Advocate ● Report TSPOA TRANSITIONING SOCIETY PUBLICATIONS TO OA https://tspoa.org/
- 5. CONTEXT AND CONNECTIONS Libraries & Societies ● Trusted partners in scholarship. ● Shared ethos about research and scholarly work. ● Scholar-focused. Opportunities ● Complementary areas of expertise. ● Collaboration and participation on both sides to advance OA and scholar-led publishing. ● More kinds of engagement beyond creating/purchasing products.
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- 27. • Confusion because conflicting international systems • Time frames • Enduring lack of knowledge among researchers esp. outside Europe • Plan S funded RSA members restricted on their right to choose • Some RSA researchers potentially disadvantaged: o Early career researchers, temporary contracts o Researchers from the Global South and other territories e.g. First Nations peoples o Unfunded researchers • Hybrid flip conditions • Uncertainty – will UKRI policy affect eventual outcomes? • Commercial partner response …. we are last in line and have little room for manoeuvre • Income for the Association • < RSA’s ability to maintain equitable, diverse and high quality academic community
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- 34. TSPOA TRANSITIONING SOCIETY PUBLICATIONS TO OA https://tspoa.org/ https://socpc.org/ CONTACT US!