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December 16, 2019
Library Publishing Curriculum Virtual Workshops
The Library Publishing Virtual Workshop Series, taught by Dr. Katherine Skinner, is a set of free introductory training resources to empower librarians to meet local demands for launching and/or enhancing scholarly publishing activities. Based on the IMLS-funded “Developing a Curriculum to Advance Library Publishing” curriculum, which was developed by Educopia, in partnership with leaders in … Continue reading Library Publishing Curriculum Virtual Workshops
September 13, 2018
Educopia Institute Annual Report 2017
At Educopia, we believe in the power of connection, collaboration, and co-creation. Spanning boundaries, sectors, and fields, we use Educopia’s community cultivation model to unite people and institutions around shared challenges in digital preservation, scholarly communications, and continuing education. We help organizations work collectively to ensure knowledge is sustainably produced, widely shared, and preserved. Educopia’s … Continue reading Educopia Institute Annual Report 2017
May 24, 2018
Library Publishing Curriculum: Pilot Experiences
The Library Publishing Curriculum has been created in 2018 as part of the “Developing a Curriculum to Advance Library-Based Publishing” project, generously funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. In 2018-2019, we are piloting this open, freely available curriculum in virtual workshops, in person workshops, graduate school classes, and other environments. Here, we maintain a … Continue reading Library Publishing Curriculum: Pilot Experiences
May 21, 2018
The University Press and the Library Publisher: Spanning Boundaries to Create Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Professional Development Resources for Library Publishers
Project Updates November-December 2017 Modules submitted by authors January-February 2018 Peer review and external evaluation March-May 2018 Content, Impact, and Sustainability Modules released Summer 2018 Policy and Introduction Modules released
October 24, 2017
Developing a Curriculum to Advance Library-Based Publishing (Project Update)
Project Timeline 2017 Author and revise modules Create course guides and other materials Begin pilot planning 2018 Release course materials Development of web platform 2 in-person and 2 online pilots LIS program integration Assessment and sustainability planning
June 13, 2016
Library Publishing Curriculum
Quick Access Points For Students: Library Publishing Workshop (asynchronous, virtual course taught by Dr. Katherine Skinner) Overview of the Workshop Unit 1: Introduction Unit 2: What and Why Libraries Publish Unit 3: Publishing Functions Unit 4: Developing Editorial Strategies Unit 5: Content and Access Unit 6: Assessing Impact Unit 7: Policy Unit 8: Sustainability and … Continue reading Library Publishing Curriculum