LIBRARY PUBLISHING COALITION A two-year project led by over 50 academic libraries dedicated to advancing the emerging field of library publishing. Charles Watkinson Head of Scholarly Publishing Services, Purdue Libraries and Director, Purdue University Press (lib.purdue.edu/publishing)

Mission Statement The Library Publishing Coalition promotes the development of innovative, sustainable publishing services in academic and research libraries to support scholars as they create, advance, and disseminate knowledge.

Project Foundation LPS:S4S project and report IMLS-funded project of Purdue, Georgia Tech, & University of Utah. Survey of academic libraries of all sizes; > 120 attendees at three workshops “In 2011, over 55% of North American academic libraries were developing or offering publishing services (79% of ARLs)” Evidence-based recommendations: Develop best practices for LPS Create shared resources Formalize skills and training

What is Library Publishing? Library publishing is the set of activities led by college and university libraries to support the creation, dissemination, and curation of scholarly, creative, and/or educational works. Generally, library publishing requires a production process, presents original work not previously made available, and applies a level of certification to the content published, whether through peer review or extension of the institutional brand. Based on core library values and building on the traditional skills of librarians, it is distinguished from other publishing fields by a preference for Open Access dissemination and a willingness to embrace informal and experimental forms of scholarly communication and to challenge the status quo.

What is Library Publishing? Higher Education Publishers Library Publishers University Presses “What distinguishes publishing fields from one another is the type of content produced within them and the kind of market for which it is produced, together with the associated relationships, types of marketing, and forms of reward and recognition that go along with this.” Thompson, 2005, Books in the Digital Age, p. 38

What is Library Publishing?

LPC Project Foundation LPS:S4S project and report IMLS-funded project of Purdue, Georgia Tech, & University of Utah. Survey of academic libraries of all sizes;> 120 attendees at three workshops “In 2011, over 55% of North American academic libraries were developing or offering publishing services (79% of ARLs)” Evidence-based recommendations: Develop best practices for LPS Create shared resources Formalize skills and training

LPC Project Background Project period: January 2013 to December 2014 Aim: To create the Library Publishing Coalition. The project group will study, document, and evaluate how best to structure this community-led initiative in order to promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Funding: Seed funding from participating institutions

LPC Project Timeline Exploratory conversations between Purdue, Virginia Tech, University of North Texas, Educopia May 2012 July 2012 June 2012 August 2012 Sept 2012 Oct 2012 Précis drafted by Purdue, Virginia Tech, University of North Texas, Educopia. Educopia committed as host. Draft précis circulated to major library publishing groups for feedback Invitations issued to academic libraries (selection based on participation in earlier initiatives & reputation in the field) Project team confirmed participation in one of two categories and committed seed funding (Founding=$5K/yr; Contributing=$1K/yr) Pre-project planning teleconference with 49 participating libraries Dec 2012 Executive Group established through nomination/election process; Sarah Lippincott hired as Project Manager

LPC Project Finances Founding Institutions $5K/year for two years. Project drivers. Contributing Institutions $1K/year for two years. Advisors to the project. Host Institution Educopia Institute. Administrative apparatus and donation of time to the project. Hosts staffing, provides “glue” and infrastructure to hold the project team together.

LPC Project Governance Executive Group: Implements the vision of the Organizing Committee through drafting the governance, organizational structure, and bylaws of the LPC. Organizing Committee: Responsible for developing the mission, goals, and organizational documentation for the LPC. Each Founding Institution nominates one representative. Advisory Committee: Provides broad perspective and feedback to the Organizing Committee. Each Contributing Institution nominates one representative. Subcommittees: Directory Subcommittee, Program Subcommittee, and Research Subcommittee prepare the project’s major deliverables

Project Team: Founding Institutions Brigham Young University Colby College Columbia University Dartmouth College Duke University Grand Valley State University Kansas State University Northeastern University Ohio State University Oregon State University Penn State Purdue University Syracuse University University of Arizona University of Illinois, Chicago University of Kentucky University of Massachusetts-Amherst University of North Carolina, Greensboro University of North Texas University of Pittsburgh University of San Diego University of Tennessee University of Utah Utah State University Virginia Tech Washington University Libraries, St. Louis Wayne State University

Project Team: Contributing Institutions Boston College California Digital Library California Polytechnic State University Carnegie Mellon University Claremont University Consortium Cornell University Florida State University Illinois Wesleyan University Indiana University McGill University Northwestern University Pacific University Pepperdine University Rutgers University Simon Fraser University Tulane University University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Maryland University of Massachusetts-Worcester University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Washington Valparaiso University Villanova University Wake Forest University

Project vs. Coalition Project 56 participants Concrete deliverables Two-year endeavor Founding process Coalition ?? members Services Ongoing endeavor Membership org.

LPC Services (1 of 2) Hosting an annual forum where libraries with an interest in digital publishing services may communicate to the broader field about their activities and goals and with one another about developments in library publishing. Compiling a directory of library publishing services that defines the field and supports libraries in the creation and enhancement of publishing services. Conducting new research that addresses practical concerns, documents the range of library publishing activities, refines justification and positioning, and help libraries envision and develop publishing services.

LPC Services (2 of 2) Building relationships with other organizations in the scholarly communications and library fields. Developing advocacy and awareness materials and programs that articulate the unique value of library publishing. Providing training and learning opportunities for professionals and students to develop needed skills and competencies. Gathering statistics that track trends, needs, and developments. Exploring collective purchasing arrangements that allow libraries to effectively use resources. Developing collective marketing strategies that build exposure for library publishers.

Get Involved Pledge as a contributing member. Contact Sarah Lippincott for details. 2. Submit your listing to the first directory of library publishing (coming fall 2013). Completing this questionnaire by July 15: (non-members welcome!)

New Home of the LPC project (07/13)

Questions? For more information, please contact: Sarah Lippincott Program Manager Library Publishing Coalition Executive Group of the Organizing Committee: Richard (Rick) Clement (Utah State University) Sandra (Sandy) De Groote (University of Illinois, Chicago) Rebecca Kennison (Columbia University) Spencer Keralis (University of North Texas) Katherine Skinner (Educopia Institute) Julie Speer (Virginia Tech) Charles Watkinson (Purdue University)