The announcement marks a new, pragmatic phase in the struggle between competing philosophies of how widely published research should be shared, and how quickly. Read More at »
Writing
“Around Retail Giant Amazon, University Presses Tiptoe and Whisper”
Scholarly publishers are in the sometimes-uncomfortable spot of trying to position themselves to take advantage of Amazon’s strength without being swept away by it—particularly because the retailer has a reputation for tough bargaining, even with university presses, and for seeking to renegotiate deals regularly. Read More at The Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) »
“At Mellon, Signs of Change”
The giant grant-maker, known for its opacity, is studying its strategy for saving the humanities. Read More at The Chronicle of Higher Education »
“State of the Humanities: ‘We Haven’t Quite Recovered From the Recession'”
The economy may be showing signs of recovery from the great economic downturn of 2008, but financial support for the humanities hasn’t bounced back to its prerecession levels, according to a new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Read More at The Chronicle of Higher Education »
“New Alliance Aims to Answer Authors’ Questions About Rights”
A new nonprofit group spearheaded by academics wants to help authors understand all of their options. The Authors Guild isn't thrilled. Read More at The Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) »
