From: Gary Price <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 9:46 PM

Fyi. new article from a librarian and scholarly comm. outreach person
at Grand Valley State University in Michigan.

via @infoDOCKET.
http://www.infodocket.com/2014/04/11/new-article-addressing-faculty-publishing-concerns-with-open-access-journal-quality-indicators/

"Addressing Faculty Publishing Concerns with Open Access Journal
Quality Indicators"

Source: Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND The scholarly publishing paradigm is evolving to embrace
innovative open access publication models. While this environment
fosters the creation of high-quality, peer-reviewed open access
publications, it also provides opportunities for journals or
publishers to engage in unprofessional or unethical practices.

LITERATURE REVIEW Faculty take into account a number of factors in
deciding where to publish, including whether or not a journal engages
in ethical publishing practices. Librarians and scholars have
attempted to address this issue in a number of ways, such as
generating lists of ethical/unethical publishers and general guides.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT In response to growing faculty concern in this
area, the Grand Valley State University Libraries developed and
evaluated a set of Open Access Journal Quality Indicators that support
faculty in their effort to identify the characteristics of ethical and
unethical open access publications.

NEXT STEPS Liaison librarians have already begun using the Indicators
as a catalyst in sparking conversation around open access publishing
and scholarship. Going forward, the Libraries will continue to
evaluate and gather feedback on the Indicators, taking into account
emerging trends and practices.

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http://jlsc-pub.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1133&context=jlsc

__gary


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