From: Ann Shumelda Okerson <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:36:03 -0500

Thoughtful piece here:

https://editorresources.taylorandfrancis.com/peersupport/coalition-s-plan-s-and-accelerating-oa/

A few highlights include:

"Estimates across the scholarly publishing landscape are that the Plan S
signatories represent around 5% of global research output. Whilst the group
is important and influential we do have to consider their requirements in
this context, and not neglect our obligation to other stakeholders. This
percentage figure is much higher for certain journals and communities. In
some cases, this will help us to make a sustainable transition of these
journals to a fully open access model, as the needs of the community
change. However, the list also covers other journals that could not
successfully transition to a model based around payment linked to
publication not readership. These journals are often highly regarded,
smaller, society owned journals, often in humanities and social sciences
disciplines, that serve as the voice of their communities. All of our
journals publish work from a global audience, from countries that are
progressing towards open access at very different speeds and often have
differing views around the most effective means to disseminate knowledge.
We have to take these differing needs into account when considering how
best to serve these communities."

"That said, we have some reservations around Plan S and its related
implementation guidance, many of which may be clarified once more detail is
provided. We have serious concerns about its impact on investment levels,
academic independence, and the power, reach and competitiveness of academic
research. We would point to the growth of open access in the UK as an
example of how cross stakeholder collaboration could help to achieve
cOAltion S’s goals (following the 2012 report on open access by the working
group chaired by Janet Finch, the UK has seen a growth in OA that outstrips
global averages)."

"As a large publisher, we will be able to weather the effects of Plan S
more effectively than some smaller publishers, which has been pointed out
in various blog posts on the issue. The point around engagement in
transformative agreements has for example emerged as an area where smaller
publishers will need to play catch up.

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