The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) will co-host a panel discussion on 'Marketplace: Open Access and the changing state of scholarly publishing' at the upcoming meeting of the American Library Association (ALA) in San Diego. The forum will be held on January 8, 2011 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the San Diego Convention Center, Room 29A.
As awareness of the potential of open access (OA) - the free, immediate availability of scholarly articles on the public Internet, coupled with the rights needed to use them fully in the digital environment - has spread, there have been significant changes in the journal publishing options open to scholars. Widespread experimentation with business models has resulted in OA journals supported by mechanisms ranging from article processing fees to institutional membership to sponsorships. Even commercial journal publishers - like Springer - are reportedly joining the trend, providing new opportunities for scholars in all disciplines.
While many of the early OA journals essentially replicated traditional publications - albeit with very different access parameters - new types of venues are seen to be emerging. These are expected to provide a multitude of choices for scholars in terms of journal structure and peer review models. The Public Library of Science, for example, now operates 'currents', 'hubs', and PLoS One in addition to its flagship journals, showcasing an array of new services and features for authors to consider when selecting a publishing outlet.
The forum is expected to paint a picture of the rapidly changing - and maturing - OA publishing sphere, and illustrate the growing range of options and approaches that are emerging.
The ACRL Scholarly Communications discussion group, which seeks to offer a more intimate setting to explore topics in greater depth, will be held January 9, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the San Diego Convention Center, Room 31B.
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