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Library Publishing Services: Strategies for Success. Charleston Library Conference November 3, 2011. About the Research Project.
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Library Publishing Services: Strategies for Success Charleston Library Conference November 3, 2011
About the Research Project • Aim: To advance the professionalism of library-based publishing by identifying successful library publishing strategies and services, highlighting best practices, and recommending priorities for building capacity. • Supported by a Collaborative Planning Grant from IMLS, with additional support from Berkeley Electronic Press, Microsoft Research, and SPARC. • Purdue University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and University of Utah libraries.
Four Strategies (Oct 2010 – Sept 2011) • Survey of 223 library deans and directors (ARL, Oberlin Group, University Libraries Group) • Three sustainability case studies of publishing programs at Purdue (e-journals), Georgia Tech (conference proceedings), Utah (monographs) • Three consultative/community-building workshops at Georgia Tech (May 4-6), Utah (May 11-13) and Purdue (May 18-20, 2011) • Bibliographic research.
Areas of Focus • Technological Infrastructure • Policies and Processes • Skills and Training • Business and Sustainability Models • Organization and Collaboration
Survey Results Software Used by Libraries for Publishing Library Publishing Services The Technology
Workshop Feedback • Increased flexibility/customization • Ecommerce/subscription support • Linking to data/supplemental material • Ability to publish monographs and multiple journals • Richer analytics as a measure of publication and program success • Support for peer review processes, including new forms such as “open” peer review.
Recommendations • Develop meaningful impact metrics for library publishing services to demonstrate the effectiveness and value of library-based publishing programs and inform resource allocations. • Develop centrally hosted software solutions for publishing platforms to facilitate cost sharing and support robust system functionality and capacity.
Bibliographic ReviewSkills may be lacking; partnerships are key Complete list of 50 core resources: http://wp.sparc.arl.org/lps/appendix-4/
Recommendation: Formalize Skills & Training • Create formal + informal training venues • Articulate the particular value delivered by library publishing programs • Establish dedicated library publishing positions
Workshop FeedbackService Level Agreements Important • Defines roles and responsibilities (e.g., peer review practices, editorial deadlines). • A test of commitment to sustainability.
Recommendations • Establish editorial quality and performance criteria to increase the value and longevity of the publications that library programs support. • Create a shared repository of policies, tools, and templates to improve and accelerate adherence to best practices and encourage community sharing and participation.
Business & Sustainability ModelsOrganization and Collaboration
Sustainability Case StudiesSample P&L Statement for OA Publications
Survey Results“Is the library partnering with other units on campus in support of library publishing services?”
Recommendations • Promote sustainability best practices to improve the long-term strength and stability of library publishing programs. • Share service models and revenue approaches to increase library publishing program funding options and facilitate the efficient implementation of successful programs. • Develop return-on-investment justifications for funding library publishing programs to support increased library budget allocations in support of such programs. • Promote collaborations and partnerships to leverage resources within campuses, across institutions, and between university presses, scholarly societies, and other partners.
