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Transforming Scholarly Communication
Scholars taking control of the scholarly communication and publication system to maximize dissemination of research

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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  more>>

Faculty members are concerned about tenure and promotion  more>>

Alternative models have emerged for disseminating scholarship  more>>

Journal prices have increased significantly  more>>

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