Katherine Skinner
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
University of North Texas
Christina Drummond
Dr. David Eltis
Dr. Allen Tullos
Dr. Andrew Torget
Dr. Idean Salehyan
Dr. Kent Calder
Dr. Ronald Chrisman
University of North Texas
Katherine Skinner
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
University of North Texas
Christina Drummond
Dr. David Eltis
Dr. Allen Tullos
Dr. Andrew Torget
Dr. Idean Salehyan
Dr. Kent Calder
Dr. Ronald Chrisman
University of North Texas
The Chrysalis project explored the design and implementation of vertically integrated research alliances (VIRAs) comprising scholars, libraries, and scholarly presses. VIRAs could constitute a chrysalis of sorts for innovative digital research publications. To better understand this model, Educopia and the University of North Texas investigated potential revenue streams and sustainability models, including possible redistribution of current university library investments in information resources and the creation of new sources of revenue generation to sustain research publishing. Using the Collective Impact approach, we also hosted and facilitated a meeting of scholarly communications thought leaders from MLA, Force11, PKP, CNI, and other groups.
Educopia’s roles on this project included co-development of the Chrysalis model, co-production of two reports, and lead facilitation of the scholarly communications thought leader gathering in 2015.
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This white paper summarizes the findings from a one-year planning project that explored the Vertically Integrated Research Alliance (VIRA) model viability within three specific humanities domains.
The VIRA model is defined, and the results from stakeholder focus groups are noted:
This white paper summarizes the findings from a one-year planning project that explored the Vertically Integrated Research Alliance (VIRA) model viability within three specific humanities domains.
The VIRA model is defined, and the results from stakeholder focus groups are noted:
After summarizing critical systemic issues within scholarly communications, this white paper explores the translation and applicability of the established Collective Impact model to foster change towards digital scholarship sustainability.
A rationale and process for using the Collective Impact model within scholarly communications is followed by observations from an initial pilot event held with stakeholder representatives. Future directions for utilizing Collective Impact to achieve change in scholarly communications are noted.
