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Against the Grain - The Podcast

Against the Grain is your key to the latest news about libraries, publishers, book jobbers, and subscription agents. Our goal is to link publishers, vendors, and librarians by reporting on the issues, literature, and people that impact the world of books and journals.

  1. A Conversation with Roy Kaufman, Managing Director of Business Development and Government Relations, Copyright Clearance Center

    NOV 6

    A Conversation with Roy Kaufman, Managing Director of Business Development and Government Relations, Copyright Clearance Center

    Audio from the new Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think, and a Director of the Charleston Conference, interviews Roy Kaufman, Managing Director of Business Development and Government Relations, Copyright Clearance Center. In the interview, Roy talks about his professional history as an attorney working in copyright law. He recounts his time at Columbia Law School, his work at a small law firm in music law, and later, his transition to John Wiley and Sons, where he became involved in early digital publishing initiatives. Roy gives some background on Copyright Clearance Center and his current priorities there, including their work with educational institutions and corporations to ensure proper copyright use. Roy also gives a sneak peek to his upcoming presentation at the 2024 Charleston Conference on the impact of AI on copyright and licensing. Video of the Interview is available at: https://youtu.be/XIfVTC_WIao Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmorelandwhite/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-kaufman-78656312/ Keywords:    #CopyrightLaw, #DigitalPublishing, #CopyrightUse, #CopyrightLicensing, #AIImpact, #AIandCopyright,#CopyrightClearanceCenter, #DeltaThink, #innovation,  #LeadershipDevelopment, #entrepreneurship, #leaders, #leadership, #2024ChsConf, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryServices, #LibraryTrends, #scholcomm, #engagement, #Collaboration, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

    38 min
  2. A Conversation with Dr. Mark Hahnel, VP, Open Research, Digital Science, and Founder of Figshare

    OCT 31

    A Conversation with Dr. Mark Hahnel, VP, Open Research, Digital Science, and Founder of Figshare

    This episode is sponsored by Digital Science, a global leader in AI-driven technology, providing advanced software and data solutions that empower researchers, universities, and organizations across the research ecosystem. Born out of the research community itself, Digital Science was founded by researchers who sought to solve the challenges they were facing. Now Digital Science is dedicated to making open, collaborative, and inclusive research a reality, partnering with academic institutions to provide pioneering AI-powered tools that enhance decision-making, foster innovation, and help shape a future where trusted, collaborative research drives progress for all. Learn more at https://www.digital-science.com/. Today’s episode features Caroline Goldsmith, Associate Director, Charleston Hub, who talks with Dr. Mark Hahnel, VP of Open Research, Digital Science, and Founder of Figshare. Last July, to understand more about how the research world is transforming, what’s influencing change and how roles are impacted, Digital Science reached out to the community through a global survey and in-depth interviews: “We need answers to pressing issues and there is a growing expectation for research to deliver. But increasing demands, tightening budgets, and lack of infrastructure can stand in the way of progress. We need solutions and many are turning to emerging technologies for support.” In this interview, Dr. Hahnel shares the key findings from this survey and the interviews in the Research Transformation Report. The survey can be found here: digital-science.com/academic-research-transformation A video summarizing these key findings is available here: https://youtu.be/ZSxKTDZHwuQ?feature=shared The video of this podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/SgYoEQ-Lq8A Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-goldsmith-94459112/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-science/posts/?feedView=all Keywords: #DigitalScience, #digital, #ResearchTransformation, #OpenResearch, #ResearchInnovation, #EmergingTechnologies, #Survey, #SurveyInsights, #AcademicResearch, #DigitalLibrarian, #DigitalLibrary, , #ResearchIntegrity, #PublishingIntegrity, #PoweringResearch, #knowledge,  #awareness, #efficiency, #innovation, #awareness,  #career, #partnerships, #CommunityEngagement, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

    17 min
  3. Rubric Cubed: A New Method in Collections Decions-Making

    OCT 21

    Rubric Cubed: A New Method in Collections Decions-Making

    Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference from the session titled: Rubric Cubed: A New Method in Collections Decions-Making presented by Erin Gallagher, Chair, Acquisitions & Collections Services, University of Florida; Courtney Pyche, Public Health Liaison Librarian, University of Florida Health Science Center Library; Ariel Pomputius, Health Sciences Liaison Librarian, University of Florida Libraries; and Tara Cataldo, STEM Collections and Research Metrics Librarian, University of Florida Libraries. Library professionals have long made use of evaluative tools for decision-making around collection development. Traditional tools are adequate for many collection development scenarios, but the increasing variety of acquisitions models, combined with entrenched budgetary challenges, present the need for new methods and inventive thinking. Enter the rubric! If you thought rubrics were stuffy or excessive, or only used to grade college essays, it’s time to take another look. Rubrics are not only instruments of collection analysis, but informative objects that help guide their own values and philosophies in their collection’s practices. These four librarians from the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida have been exploring the use of rubrics for collection development. They’ll share two rubrics currently in use. One designed for open access investments and another for monograph purchasing decisions. They’ll also share stories about the birth of the rubrics and impart practical, ground-floor applications of the rubrics through real-world examples, giving ideas for evaluating collections decisions in a unique and collaborative way, helping Publishers and vendors to strengthen their understanding of what these library partners value and prioritize. Video of the presentation available at: https://youtu.be/fJH1Z_y6cj8?si=F_9ssHI5gPlJ91AF Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gallagher-39a2b211/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneypyche/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-cataldo-70a37740/   Keywords: #GeorgeASmathersLibraries, #UniversityofFlorida, #CollectionDevelopment, #CollectionAnalysis, #Rubrics, #OpenAccess, #LibraryServices, #EvaluativeTools, #LibraryTrends, #LibraryStaff, #InformationAccess, #Research, #ResearchSupport, #Resources, #Researchers, #BudgetChallenges, #Monographs, #MonographPurchasing, #scholcomm, #collaboration, #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicLibraries, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast

    29 min
  4. A Conversation with Thomas Krichel, Founder, Open Library Society

    OCT 14

    A Conversation with Thomas Krichel, Founder, Open Library Society

    Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Thomas Krichel, Founder, Open Library Society. Thomas Krichel is a digital librarian and a pioneer of scholarly repositories. In this conversation, Thomas discusses the development and significance of REPEC, a digital library for economics, which he founded in 1997. He explains the role of working papers in the research process, the importance of open access, and the innovative features of RePEc compared to other platforms. Today, RePEc holds millions of articles, yet has only a handful of people directly involved in its administration. Thomas also addresses the challenges of funding and sustainability, the impact of rankings on participation, and the future of current awareness systems in academia. Link to the video: https://youtu.be/hErk0Yml0fo Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krichel-80a08510/ Twitter: Keywords: #RePEc, #digital, #DigitalLibrarian, #DigitalLibrary, #repositories, #OA, #OpenAccess, #OpenInnovation, #OpenEntrepreneurship, #Access, #administration, #funding, #sustainability, #PublishingIntegrity, #ResearchIntegrity, #PoweringResearch, #WorkingPapers, #knowledge,  #awareness, #efficiency, #innovation, #awareness,  #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

    53 min
  5. Stewarding Electronic Resources During Challenging Times

    SEP 23

    Stewarding Electronic Resources During Challenging Times

    Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference from the session titled: Stewarding Electronic Resources During Challenging Times presented by Denise Branch, Head Electronic and Continuing Resources at Virginia Commonwealth University, Beth Bernhardt, Consortia Account Manager, Oxford University Press, and Tamar Ganor, Content Product Manager, Ex Libris, a Clarivate Company.  Libraries rely heavily on electronic resources to fulfill users’ research needs. They are constantly faced with limited staffing, increasing volume of electronic resources, and a complicated mix of systems, standards, platforms, vendors, and authentication models. The tools that are used to manage these resources are constantly evolving, along with users’ needs and expectations. The staff who manage electronic resources are expected to be skilled and possess up-to-date knowledge of trends. Successful work plans are put in place to identify, define, and establish goals for tracking and managing electronic resources and help libraries to handle unforeseen challenges. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential when libraries want to deliver enhanced discovery and access and expert troubleshooting. All of these techniques open up a window for outstanding customer service. We’ll hear what the library at Virginia Commonwealth University is doing to effectively steward electronic resources to reduce the bumps in the road and give users what they want. Video of the presentation available at: https://youtu.be/jqFZTQMnEts Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-branch-36012510/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-bernhardt-16096b9/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-ganor-%D7%AA%D7%9E%D7%A8-%D7%92%D7%A0%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A8-151581103/ Twitter: Keywords: #VCULibraries, #OUP, #ExLibris, #Libraries, #ElectronicResources, #EResourceManagement, #LibraryServices, #LibraryTrends, #LibraryStaff, #LibraryTech, #InformationAccess, #ResearchSupport, #Resources, #Researchers, #scholcomm, #books, #printing, #collaboration, #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicLibraries, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast

    34 min
  6. ATGthePodcast 252 - Understanding the Impact on Print Revenues When University Press Books are Open Access

    SEP 16

    ATGthePodcast 252 - Understanding the Impact on Print Revenues When University Press Books are Open Access

    Audio from the 2023 Charleston Conference from the session titled: Understanding the Impact on Print Revenues When University Press Books are Open Access presented by Erich van Rijn, Director, University of California Press; Laura Brown, Ithaka, John Sherer, University of North Carolina Press; and Miranda Bennett, Director of Shared Collections, California Digital Library.  In February 2022, the National Endowment for the Humanities awarded the Association of University Presses (in partnership with Ithaka S+R) a grant to study the impact of open access books on the sales of print books. While there is a prevailing desire among members of the Association of University Presses (AUPresses) to do more OA publishing, presses cite long-term, sustainable funding models as the top problem in implementing OA strategies, and the sale of print books remains a critical cost-recovery mechanism even for open access titles.  In this session they will share both an overview of the results and key findings of the data collected from university presses as well as some perspectives from one of the participating publishers, and project co-Principal Investigator, and a collections librarian.  They will also share perspectives on what impact we feel the data will have on publishing programs, library collections, and open access strategies. Video of the presentation available at: https://youtu.be/toyz0S-_5dI Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erichvanrijn/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brown-186920a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-bennett-162596201/ Twitter: Keywords: #OA, #OABooks, #ITHAKA, #UniversityPress, #AUP, #impact, #data, #DataCollection, #Collections, #funding, #FundingModels, #scholcomm, #books, #printing, #collaboration, #engagement, #problemsolvers, #academics, #publishing, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #libraries, #librarians, #information, #2023ChsConf,  #LibrariesAndVendors, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #libraryissues, #libraryneeds,#librarylove, #librarychallenges, #libraryconference #podcast

    27 min
  7. A Conversation with Clifford Lynch, Executive Director of the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI)

    SEP 9

    A Conversation with Clifford Lynch, Executive Director of the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI)

    Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Clifford Lynch, Executive Director of the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI). In this conversation, Clifford discusses his background and the evolution of CNI. He highlights the early days of library automation and the development of online catalogs. He explains that CNI was founded to bring together a diverse group of organizations with a common interest in networked information. He emphasizes CNI's role as an incubator for projects, a reporting vehicle, and an early warning radar for trends in the research enterprise. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities of open access, research integrity, preprints, and generative AI. Social Media: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4CcKM4Tehh0 Keywords: #CoalitionForNetworkedInformation, #CNI, #LibraryAutomation, #OnlineCatalogues, #NetworkedInformation, #Preprints, #AI, #GenerativeAI, #GenAI, #OA, #OpenAccess, #OpenInnovation, #OpenEntrepreneurship, #Access, #PublishingIntegrity, #ResearchIntegrity, #PoweringResearch, #knowledge,  #efficiency, #innovation, #awareness,  #career, #partnerships, #collaboration, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

    51 min
  8. ATGthePodcast 250 - Navigating the Complexities of Privacy: Issues for Libraries and Content Providers, A Charleston Briefing

    AUG 26

    ATGthePodcast 250 - Navigating the Complexities of Privacy: Issues for Libraries and Content Providers, A Charleston Briefing

    In today’s episode, Matthew Ismail, former editor-in-chief of the Charleston Briefings, talks with Heather Staines, Senior Consultant, Delta Think, and Doreen Bradley, Director of Learning Programs and Initiatives, University of Michigan. Heather, Doreen and Matthew discuss the recent Charleston Briefings on library privacy, the last title completed under Matthew’s tenure. They also talk about library contracts with third-party vendors, authentication and access control issues, and the challenges posed by browser changes. They also highlight the importance of consent and transparency in data collection and usage. Other ongoing issues in library privacy include camera surveillance, wireless access, biometrics, and the impact of AI on data privacy. This conversation emphasizes the need for ongoing awareness and education on privacy issues. Social Media: View the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WHd7WS9VH1o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ismail-1a6282a/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherstaines/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreen-bradley-200205b6/ Twitter: Keywords:  #CharlestonBriefings, #data, #datacollection, #privacy, #libraryprivacy, #transparency, #access, #consent, #authentication, #AI, #scholcomm, #ScholarlyCommunication, #innovation, #partnerships, #collaboration, #libraries, #librarianship, #LibraryNeeds, #LibraryLove, #ScholarlyPublishing, #AcademicPublishing, #publishing, #LibrariesAndPublishers, #podcasts

    39 min
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