Throwing Out the Rulebook: Case Studies in Innovative Journal Publishing Models

A changing publishing landscape requires journal publishers to consider new models to remain financially viable and useful to the communities that they serve. A cross-industry panel will present case studies for novel changes that challenge the traditional "rules" of publishing. In each case, the speaker will discuss why the change was made, how it was implemented, and what has been learned post-launch. The session will conclude with a brief panel discussion and audience questions. Mixed-learning: Includes both applied and strategic perspectives on an issue; appropriate for those with at least some experience of the subject area seeking a mix of immediate/practical and future/planning information.

Publication Date

2024 June

46th Annual Meeting

45

"Inflection Point: Setting the Course for the Future of Scholarly Communication" Huge growth in proposals and publications, a greater focus on researchers as both author and reader, evolving open access publishing models, and the urgent need for equity and inclusion are disrupting traditional publishing infrastructure and processes. In addition, the explosive capabilities of artificial intelligence will likely disrupt every facet of scholarly communication, but represent both opportunities and threats. We are at an inflection point—our decisions will determine both the value we deliver as an industry, as well as the values we reflect as a community.