Library Publishing at Syracuse University Introduction
SURFACE Institutional repository journals using Digital Commons:
Intertext: An undergraduate studentrun journal by the Writing Program. http://surface.syr.edu/intertext/
Syracuse University Libraries (SUL) engage in a wide range of publishing activities, including ETDs, journals, monographs, conference proceedings, and grey literature (e.g., working papers and technical reports). This poster focuses specifically on journal publishing at SUL, emphasizing workflow and examples. We highlight in particular a collaborative journal developed with publishing partners SU Press, campus ITS, faculty, and a national organization. Here we detail general roles and responsibilities of various partners, and the criteria used to determine publishing platform and services offered.
Public: A Journal of Imagining America http://public.imaginingamerica.org A collaborative project among the following stakeholders:
General Publishing Workflow Exchange: The Journal of Public Diplomacy. A graduate student-run publication of the Association of Public Diplomacy Scholars at SU. http://surface.syr.edu/exchange/
A joint imprint of Syracuse University Libraries and Syracuse University Press
Request is reviewed by:
SU LIBRARIES
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Open Journal Systems (OJS) installation
Consultation on editorial policy, editorial board formation, and peer review procedures
Server administration Publishing Request
The Syracuse Journal of International Law and Commerce. A graduate student-run publication at SU College of Law. http://surface.syr.edu/jilc/
Nonjournal
Journal
Institutional Repository Team
Institutional Repository Publishing Workflow
Back-end configuration
Digital Collections Team
Digital Collections Publishing Workflow
Metadata consultation
Library Publishing Initiatives Team
Front-end customization Software training for editors
Professional copyediting (fee-based service) Content layout and design Permissions and copyright consultation
CAMPUS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ITS) Server space
Journal Publishing Workflow
Interface development
Gather Information
Determine Services
Establish Partnership
Choose Platform
Configure Platform
Test & Implement
Publish Journal
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS*
DEFAULT SERVICES
DIGITAL COMMONS
TECHNICAL
ISSN application
Setup fee may be needed
Abstracting & indexing
Sign MOU with partners
Limited customization
Web design (logo, color theme, interface layout)
Solicit feedback from publishing partners
Launch issue
Is it born-digital or print-toonline?
Confirm services needed and provided
Will it be OA, delayed OA, or subscription?
Metadata consultation
Determine partners’ roles and responsibilities
Standard look and feel
Metadata structure
Decide if the journal falls under Syracuse Unbound imprint
Unlimited tech support
Proof front- and back-end workflow
OPEN JOURNAL SYSTEMS
Peer review process infrastructure setup (if needed)
Review and adjust timeline
Are dedicated staff/students available?
Platform orientation FREE SERVICES UPON REQUEST
What staff expertise exists?
Editorial consultation (SU Press)
Free basic setup
Display functions
Is funding available?
Peer review infrastructure support
Highly customizable
Level of access
Does the journal require a unique domain?
Basic platform training
Design flexibility
ADA compliance
Limited technical support
EDITORIAL
Are there specific authentication needs (LDAP, Shibboleth, local)?
FEE-BASED SERVICES UPON REQUEST
Test usability
Release new call for submissions Marketing Promotion Assessment
Submission policy
DOI assignment
Aims and scope
Is DOI assignment needed?
Proofreading (SU Press)
Copyright policy
What are the editorial, copyediting, and layout needs?
Copyediting (SU Press)
* The complete question list is available at: http://surface.syr.edu/sul/109/
Implement necessary adjustments
Design + layout (SU Press) Advanced training and technical support Metadata creation
Yuan Li, Scholarly Communication Librarian, SU Libraries Suzanne E. Guiod, Editor-in-Chief, SU Press Suzanne M. Preate, Digital Initiatives Librarian, SU Libraries Sarah Theimer, Principal Cataloger and Metadata Librarian, SU Libraries
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