Locally Sourced, Locally Owned: Independent Society Journal Publishing to Seed Trust and Transformation

The world of journal publishing is grappling with a sustainability crisis, and much like Big Agriculture's farming methods, corporate publisher practices are testing consumers' trust. Concerns have been mounting about for-profit publishers extracting resources from the academy, especially in light of the Open Access movement, as increasing publishing fees threaten a "pay-to-play" future. At the same time, some corporate publishers have removed guaranteed revenues from society contracts, seeking profits without assuming risk. These factors could lead to further inequities in publishing and funding droughts. What steps are needed to course correct? Similar to the locally sourced/owned farming movement, some argue moving to academy-led publishing models could result in more sustainable business practices. This panel will dig into: How more independent society publishing could promote efficient practices and funnel resources into the academy, Pros, and cons of corporate publishing economies of scale, and Organizational and technical opportunities and challenges when publishing in-house.

Publication Date

2023 | Jun 01

45th Annual Meeting (2023)

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"Transformation, Trust, and Transparency" The pace of change in our industry continues unabated, with seismic shifts in areas such as the dissemination of research, business models, and the nature of the workplace. And yet, while pressure for change has become the new normal, fundamental change has proved more elusive. We invite you to join us in highlighting the Trust and Transparency issues that underlie many of the challenges we face and exploring what it takes to create more meaningful Transformation in scholarly publishing.

Adam Hyde

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Founder, Coko

Adam Hyde is a visionary leader in the fields of publishing and technology, with over 30 years of experience in both non-profit and for-profit sectors. As the Founder and Manager of Coko, a Shuttleworth Fellow, and the driving force behind several groundbreaking initiatives such as Kotahi, Pagedjs, Book Sprints, and the Open Publishing Awards, Adam has made significant contributions to the advancement of collaborative knowledge production and publishing processes. His work has been internationally recognized, including several New Zealand Open Source Awards, and a prestigious Shuttleworth Fellowship, he continues to shape the future of open source and publishing through his involvement with organizations like the OA Switchboard, EIFL, Force1, and the Coalition for Open Access Publishing Infrastructure in Africa.

Arthur Boston

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Brian Cody

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CEO and Founder, Scholastica

Brian Cody is CEO and Co-Founder of Scholastica, a scholarly publishing technology provider with easy-to-integrate peer review, production, and open access hosting solutions for journal programs of any size. Before starting Scholastica, Brian was doing doctoral work in sociology at the University of Chicago, and he is a self-taught Ruby on Rails programmer. He tweets at @briancody.

Jennifer Regala

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Wolters Kluwer Health

Maxine Aldred

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Director, Books and Journals Production, American Society of Civil Engineers

Maxine Aldred has been a publishing professional for more than 25 years. She started her career in publishing and spent more than 20 years at the American Geophysical Union (AGU), where she grew to the rank of Assistant Director. In this position, she was charged with managing all aspects of publishing services for journals and books. Maxine has been recognized for her forward-thinking initiatives and creative solutions that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results. She has served in numerous roles, including Program Manager, Group Manager, Director, Books Development and her current role, Director of Publications Production. Presently, at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Maxine manages staff, budgets, and vendors, in addition to providing oversight and direction for 35 scientific journals and more than 50 books yearly. Maxine’s noteworthy and scholarly publishing experience can be credited to ASCE, the Endocrine Society, and AGU.

Robert Harington

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Associate Executive Director, Publishing, American Mathematical Society