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Scholarly communication is the system through which research and other scholarly writings are created, evaluated for quality, disseminated to the scholarly community, and preserved for future use. One of the fundamental characteristics of scholarly research is that it is created to facilitate inquiry and knowledge. The majority of scholars develop and disseminate their research with little or no expectation of direct financial reward. more>>
Scholars have lost control of the process
Scholars who sign away rights can find themselves requesting permission from publishers to place their own articles on a personal web site, in a course pack or an institutional repository, or to distribute copies to colleagues. more>>
Faculty members are concerned about tenure and promotion
Rewards in academe are often based on recognition for scholarly publication. But, publishing in journals owned by high-profit corporations can perpetuate a system of high prices, restrictive access and undesirable licensing terms. more>>
Alternative models have emerged for disseminating scholarship
New alternatives for the dissemination of scholarly information are emerging. Internet technologies and new business models could increase the reach of scholarly communication. more>>
Journal prices have increased significantly
Journal prices have increased significantly for almost two decades. Library budgets have not enjoyed similar increases. Academic libraries are purchasing fewer journal titles and monographs. more>>