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Libraries & Scholarly Communication
The current models for scholarly publishing are no longer economically sustainable. The key challenges are summarized below. In response to these challenges, the University of California libraries are working with their partners throughout the University to influence scholarly communication systems. Components of the libraries' program include:
For more information about current issues and trends, UC responses and the potential for action, see Reshaping Scholarly Communication web site an information source designed primarily for UC scholars.
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- Annual double-digit price increases for journals.
- Book production is up and library buying power down.
- Publisher mergers yield higher prices.
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- Use market power to influence prices.
- Preference publishers who have sustainable business models.
- Provide data and background to faculty.
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- Maximize reach and impact.
- Reduce or remove access barriers and toll-gates.
- Retain quality control.
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- Support faculty innovations and experiments with publishing.
- Harness technology to improve dissemination through UC's eScholarship program.
- Help UC identify and support transformative business models.
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- Extend excellence in local collections.
- Discover and seize opportunities to share resources.
- Address the expense and constraints of physical space for housing materials.
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- Increase breadth and depth through Universitywide material selection; co-invest.
- Share digital and print collections.
- Leverage regional storage facilities.
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