(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University)
We are excited to invite you to the Scholarly Communications Book Discussion Series, hosted by the Medical Library Association’s Scholarly Communications Caucus. This engaging series will provide a deep dive into critical aspects of scholarly communication, guided by insights from authors and experts in the field.
Whether you’re a librarian, researcher, or simply interested in the future of scholarly communications, this series is designed for you. MLA membership is not required, so we welcome all to join the conversation!
How to Participate:
- Register for each session to receive calendar invites with Zoom links.
- Download the open-access edition of the book:
Bonn M, Bolick J, Cross W, editors. Scholarly communication librarianship and open knowledge. Chicago (IL): Association of College and Research Libraries; 2023. Available here. - Read the suggested chapter prior to joining the Zoom session, if possible.
Additional Resources:
You can access session notes and further information here.
What’s coming up?
- “Basics and Definitions of ScholComm”
- Date: Friday, October 4
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
- Registration: here
- Description: Join authors Josh Bolick and Will Cross to explore key concepts of scholarly communication, including creation, evaluation, dissemination, and preservation.
- Suggested Reading: Pages 3-10
- “The Economic Context: ScholComm is Money”
- Date: Friday, October 25
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
- Registration: here
- Description: Listen to a panel discussion on private, academic, and self-publishing in scholarly communication, and the economic challenges across disciplines.
- Suggested Reading: Pages 11-28
- “The Technological Context: ScholComm is Format”
- Date: Friday, November 8
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
- Registration: here
- Description: Join a group discussion on how digital technologies have reshaped scholarly communication, research, and collaboration.
- Suggested Reading: Pages 29-39
- “The Social Context: ScholComm is People”
- Date: Friday, November 22
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
- Registration: here
- Description: Explore the impact of social forces on scholarly communication and the role of librarians.
- Suggested Reading: Pages 41-57
- The Legal and Policy Context: ScholComm is Sharing
- Date: Friday, December 6
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
- Registration: here
- Description: Join a group discussion on copyright, licensing, and academic authors’ rights, and how legal frameworks shape scholarly work.
- Suggested Reading: Pages 59-77