By Enago Academy | Speaker: Heather Staines
Scholarly publishing is evolving rapidly and staying ahead in this dynamic industry requires strategic planning, inclusive initiatives, and a strong commitment to equity. In this episode of “Research and Beyond”, we explore the latest efforts taken in this front by the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) and Delta Think with Heather Staines, President Elect at SSP and the Director of Community Engagement and Senior Consultant at Delta Think.
Our conversation revolves around the key such as fostering DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility), supporting early career professionals, and addressing systemic inequities to build a stronger publishing landscape.
Key topics discussed:
- Prioritizing mental health and wellness in scholarly publishing
- Establishing and prioritizing accessibility to advance DEIA initiatives
- Building a supportive environment for early career professionals
- Promoting open access (OA) tracking trends, supporting APC-free journals, and library collaborations
- Redefining the role of academic libraries in maintaining open resources and research transparency in the AI era
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As scholarly publishing undergoes profound transformation, this episode reaffirms the commitment to addressing systemic inequities while adopting latest technologies.
