Scenarios for the Role of Libraries in Scholarly Publishing
This report explores potential future scenarios for libraries in scholarly publishing.
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| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
University Of Rochester |
| Authors: | Andrew H. & Janet Dayton Neilly, Susan Gibbons |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing current trends in scholarly publishing and extrapolating potential future scenarios based on these trends.
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Key Insights
The report examines the current state and potential futures of scholarly publishing, with a focus on the role of libraries. It discusses the pressures on authors to publish for tenure, the impact of journal inflation on library budgets, and the diminishing print runs faced by publishers. The report outlines three future scenarios: a “Just-in-Time” future where print-on-demand technology prevails, a “Pay for Use” model with micropayments for access to disaggregated content, and a “Beyond Books” future where new forms of scholarly communication emerge. It emphasizes the need for libraries to adapt to changes and remain vigilant to ensure broad access to quality information while being wary of financial barriers.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | access barriers | authors | future scenarios | journal inflation | libraries | micropayments | print-on-demand | quality control | scenarios | scholarly communication | scholarly publishing