Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
6-10-2017
Keywords
library publishing, institutional repositories, open access
Abstract
The presenters will share their research on politics in library publishing, published in 2016 in the book "Open Access and the Future of Scholarly Communication." Many libraries have forayed into the world of open access (OA) publishing, marking a major shift in the mission of libraries to move from providing access to content to generating and creating content. The presenters will discuss the politics and issues involved, highlight the approaches various libraries have taken—and the challenges faced—in selecting a platform, writing a business plan, planning for preservation, educating researchers about OA publishing, working with a university press, marketing, and navigating staff training issues. Recommendation for defining library roles in this new territory, areas of focus, and future research will be highlighted.
Scholar Commons Citation
Davis, Carol Ann; Robertson, Wendy; and Simser, Charlene, "Navigating the Political Waters of Open Access Publishing in Libraries" (2017). Digital Scholarship Services Faculty and Staff Publications. 10.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/dss_facpub/10
