The Future Of Scholarly Communication

A global approach to defining the future of research communication Governments and societies globally agree that a vibrant and productive research community underpins a successful knowledge economy but the context, mechanisms and channels of research communication are in flux. As the pace of change quickens there needs to be analysis of new trends and drivers, their implications and a future framework. The editors draw together the informed commentary of internationally-renowned experts from all sectors and backgrounds including David Sweeney of HEFCE, Martin Lewis at the University of Sheffield, John Wood of the ACU, Ian Russell at OUP, Vince Smith at the National History Museum, Roger Schonfeld at ITHAKA and Geoffrey Bilder at CrossRef. Split into three sections examining the technological context, changing research behaviour and the roles and responsibilities of other key actors including researchers, funders, universities, research institutes, publishers and libraries, this volume manages to pinpoint all the key agents of change. This is essential reading for all the key players in the scholarly communications landscape including researchers, librarians, publishers, funders, academics and HE institutions.