Scholarly Communication
| Scholarly Publishing | Copyright & Intellectual Property | Open Access | Getting Involved |
The process by which scholars and institutions create, disseminate, preserve, and use research results is commonly described as scholarly communication. Traditionally, information flows from scholars who create it, to publishers who disseminate it to libraries that preserve and provide access to it for other scholars and the general public for further use. New publishing technologies have changed the original model and created alternatives to this process. These developments, both opportunities and challenges, are commonly referred to as the crisis in the scholarly communication system.
Scholarly Publishing
It has become increasingly costly to publish scholarship in recent years. Growing publishing costs lead to fewer journal subscribers and smaller book runs, both resulting in diminished access to published works. Find out more about how these and related issues affect the University of Maryland's collections.What is scholarly communication and what is the "Scholarly Communication Crisis?"
What is the impact of the "Scholarly Communication Crisis" on the University of Maryland libraries?
What are the University of Maryland libraries doing about the "Scholarly Communication Crisis?"
What effect does electronic publishing have on scholarly communication?
Copyright and Intellectual Property
The creation and use of works of scholarship involves many aspects of copyright and intellectual property, especially when electronic access and online availability are added to the mix. Find out more about this interaction.Open Access
Open access is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional distribution methods. Open access results in greater visibility and access to scholarly information. Find out more about the major players involved and how this has affected scholarly publishing.Getting Involved
As an author, there are many ways to participate in the scholarly communications arena. Find out how you can participate in this dialog to increase the visibility and use of your research works.As a professor and researcher, what role can I play in the "Scholarly Communication Crisis?"
