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Against the Grain - The Podcast 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. ATGthePodcast 252 - Understanding the Impact on Print Revenues When University Press Books are Open Access

    2 DAYS AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. A Conversation with John Dove, Advisor, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

    AUG 19

    A Conversation with John Dove, Advisor, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

    Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with John Dove, Advisor, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). An ambassador for open access, John discusses his diverse career and his work in transforming the scholarly process. He shares his experience as a software architect and developer, his role as CEO of Credo Reference, and his advocacy for open access. He also talks about the importance of finding the nexus between what you're good at and what you love doing in choosing a career. The conversation covers topics such as Pecha Kucha presentations, the challenges of management, the role of librarians in reference publishing, and the value of serendipity in research. John discusses his experiences with cataloging systems, the importance of online references, and his involvement in the open access movement. He shares anecdotes about his first query on xRefer and the significance of the term 'lost boys' in relation to the Dinka refugees. John emphasizes the need for librarians and IT specialists to navigate complex information and the continued relevance of reference services. Lastly, he delves into his work with the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and the concept of maximum dissemination. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sG-fg7e2FrM Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dove-a8825/ Keywords: #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

    55 min
  5. A Conversation With Peter Suber, Senior Advisor on Open Access, Harvard Library and Director of the Harvard Open Access Project

    AUG 12

    A Conversation With Peter Suber, Senior Advisor on Open Access, Harvard Library and Director of the Harvard Open Access Project

    Today’s episode features a guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Peter Suber, Senior Advisor on Open Access, Harvard Library and Director of the Harvard Open Access Project Peter Suber, one of the best-known figures in open access, discusses his background and involvement in the open access movement. He explains how he became infatuated with open access and left his tenured professorship to work on it full-time. Suber also discusses the importance of the Budapest Initiative, which defined open access and identified strategies to achieve it. He shares his views on APCs (article processing charges) and the role of repositories in delivering open access content. The conversation covers various topics related to open access, including the challenges and improvements in open access repositories, the role of mandates in promoting open access, the impact of preprints, and the connection between open access publishing and research misconduct. It emphasizes the need for continued education and awareness about open access and the importance of addressing misunderstandings. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of open access and the ongoing work needed to promote good business models and policies. Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mupshall/  Keywords: #harvard, #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

    58 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.3
out of 5
3 Ratings

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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.

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