Over the last few months, Europe’s Plan S and the University of California’s cancelation of their Elsevier subscriptions have focused attention on the business models of major academic publishers like Elsevier. At the same time, and perhaps not as widely reported, a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission against the Indian publisher OMICS (see here or here) calls attention to the detrimental and controversial business practices of some open access publishers, sometimes referred to as “predatory publishers.” This action is seen by some as a victory, but Adam Marcus argues that the judgment may not have any real or lasting effect on these practices (read the article here).
All of this underscores the importance of deliberate and careful planning when choosing where and how to publish the results of your research (see also my previous post here). We at Galvin Library can help you navigate the changing academic publishing landscape and identify reputable and socially responsible venues for publishing your research. Email us at library@iit.edu for more information or to set up an appointment to talk with your librarian.
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