New Open Access Journal on library publishing.
CFP for second issue coming soon.
About CSLP
The library publishing community is engaged in meaningful work, collaborating on a range of content at various stages of the publishing process. For those interested in the details, it can be difficult or time-consuming to find information about a particular project. What resources were required to embed videos within an open-access textbook? What roles do library publishers play in the acquisition, creation, and dissemination of content? What strategies have helped ensure the long-term success of a journal? How do individual members of a team contribute, and how are those contributions acknowledged? Our community is curious and eager to learn from each other, and Case Studies in Library Publishing (CSLP) will create dedicated space to do so in an annual publication.
The mission of CSLP is to provide concrete project examples to inspire and support those involved with library publishing as we ground and grow our work. We seek contributions that exemplify capacious perspectives on “publishing” aligned with the Library Publishing Coalition’s working definition of “the set activities led by libraries to support the creation, dissemination, and curation of scholarly, creative, and/or educational works.” While we acknowledge that it is often academic libraries and consortia with the resources to undertake publishing initiatives, we will strive to include contributions from public and special libraries, as well as independent publishing initiatives.
Each article published in CSLP will describe a specific publishing project, delving into workflow, goals, resources, and ultimate impact. Articles will include a summary of the project, links to view the project, and key takeaways for readers, with space for authors to add additional discussion and reflection. The primary output of CSLP will be case studies, with potential to include reviews in the future. Submissions may focus on incomplete or ongoing projects; where possible, we encourage authors to share what has not worked or lessons learned that might inform others’ projects. We recognize the importance of formal research in library publishing, but believe that need is suitably filled by existing publications (such as the Journal of Librarianship in Scholarly Communication, the Journal of Scholarly Publishing, and others). By providing a structured format to consider project workflow and outcomes, CSLP will support the research of the library publishing community as well as the everyday work that we do.
