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"Our goals include to: Develop strategies libraries can use to identify types of publishing services and content that can be created and curated by libraries. Assess trends in digital content creation and publishing that can be useful in libraries and suggesting potential future projects. Identify efficient workflows for distributing content for free online and with potential for some cost-recovery in print on demand markets."

Publishers have offered a solution for the federal government's new open access policy. What solutions do libraries have to offer?

Analysis of the CHORUS proposal: http://www.michaeleisen.org/blog/?p=1382.

And now, the proposal from libraries: http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/universities-and-libraries-envision-a-federated-system-for-public-access-to-research/44147.

Ithaka S+R's research in publishing examines the emerging issues at the forefront of this change including new forms of publication, peer review structures, and sources for their support; our consulting work offers strategic and pragmatic guidance for those whose organizations face difficult choices as they navigate the challenges of creating, producing, and disseminating scholarly content in sustainable ways. This site offers links to Research & Publications from Ithaka S&R. With a focus on Digital Resources, Libraries, Publishing, and Sustainability.