The Open Access RevolutionThe post below is an excerpt of an article first published in issue three of the Horizon 2020 Projects Portal. Between 2009-2012, the number of peer-reviewed academic journals increased by about 10%. Authors now have a choice of over 28,000 journals worldwide1 in which to publish the outcomes of their research.  The rising volume of research literature…

We’re experimenting in the Author Ecosystem. Want to help?We are currently experimenting to develop new Author Guides that our authors will actually want to use, particularly new researchers looking to publish for the first or second time. We have been connecting with authors all over the world to inform progress by following the classic "T" approach to knowledge gathering: the broader, horizontal, climb-that-tree-and-look-around…

Algorithms aren’t enough: why the human perspective is essential to big dataWiley’s Executive Seminar takes place today, and over the next week we will be featuring issues, trends, and key learning points from the seminar.  This year’s theme is "The Next Big Thing" and, below, seminar speaker Scott Lachut starts us off discussing human engagement with big data. What if the scientific method were no longer necessary? A bold…

Societies: what problems are you solving for your members?Don’t worry if you weren’t in attendance at Wiley’s Executive Seminar last week because this week we’ll be posting coverage of several key sessions from the seminar, starting with the post below.  Feel free to let us know what you think in the comments section or tweet @WileyExchanges using hashtag #WileyES14. Deni Auclair, VP & Lead Analyst at Outsell, Inc, a media-focused…

Which "next big thing" do research authors and society members really want? Three messages for publishing innovatorsBelow is the second in our series of posts covering last week’s Wiley Executive Seminar.  "The Next Big Thing."  Don’t forget to share your thoughts by tweeting @WileyExchanges using hashtag #WileyES14.  What’s the next big thing for research authors? Delivering innovation for authors and society members requires calm assessment of the trends that matter, careful…

What do the next generation of researchers want?Below, the latest in our series of posts covering this year’s Wiley Executive Seminar , Terri Teleen, who chaired "The Next Generation of Researchers" panel, summarizes what we learned is important to young researchers.  Share your views in the comments or by Tweeting @WileyExchanges with hashtag #WileyES14. What do graduate students, young researchers and junior faculty…

Markets are people, too.We continue our series covering Wiley’s Executive Seminar last week with a post from Bill Deluise on "The Next Big Markets" panel session.  Our Author Series which regularly runs on Thursdays, will return next week.  What a difference three years makes. In August 2011, Mitt Romney, then the Republican candidate for US President, declared "Corporations are…

Why Academic Publishing Needs To Get More SocialWrapping up this week’s coverage of Wiley’s Executive Seminar is another post by keynote speaker Scott Lachut of PSFK.  Next week we’ll feature one more post from Scott to round out this series. The digital revolution has upended the media and publishing industries in recent years with its ability to give more content producers more…

UKSG 2014: Librarians tell allThis past April, the EMEA Channel and Customer Marketing team completed its largest ever face-to-face librarian survey at the 2014 United Kingdom Serials Group (UKSG) Conference in the historic spa town of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Over 2.5 days, the team surveyed over 98 librarians, hoping to discover more about their current challenges, how they would go…

What we talk about when we talk about engagementThe themes of this year’s ASAE Marketing, Membership and Communication (MM&C) conference made it clear what is on the minds of association professionals these days: it’s all about engagement.  That word gets thrown around so much it’s in danger of losing any real meaning, a catch-all buzzword that, like its well-worn cousins "innovation" and "synergy,"…

How infographics can enhance the promotion of your published materialOne of the greatest things about infographics is their efficiency. Wherever there is data, an idea, or story to tell; an infographic can be used to enhance the reader’s understanding — and retention — of the information being presented. They also have a longer life-cycle than a traditional article (as long as the information is…

Research tools for the age of digital scholarshipBelow is the final contribution in our series of posts from Scott Lachut of PSFK, the keynote speaker at Wiley’s Executive Seminar this year.  #WileyES14 will bring you to all the posts on the seminar.  Every day on the internet, people create 500 million tweets, share 2.5 billion pieces of content on Facebook and upload…

Frances Pinter on Knowledge Unlatched and the evolution of the industryWe recently spoke with Frances Pinter, founder of Knowledge Unlatched, a non-profit enabling sustainable Open Access book publishing.  She is also the CEO of Manchester University Press. Q. What is your current role with Knowledge Unlatched? A. I am the founder and currently the executive director. Q. Why did you decide to start Knowledge Unlatched -…

Standing up for scienceThere is real bravery in carrying on with research in the face of threats to your personal life and to your career. The John Maddox Prize rewards those who stand up for science even when it is difficult. Launched in 2012, it is awarded annually to someone who has promoted sound science and evidence on…

How to become a master presenterWhat’s the difference between mediocrity and mastery in the art of presenting? It’s a question I fear fewer and fewer people take the time to consider.  Most seem to settle for "just getting by" in their in-person or web-based presentations, relieved that the ordeal is over and claiming victory in the fact that they didn’t…

Altmetric is now on board for all Wiley journalsAfter a successful, six month pilot program, we’re pleased to roll out Altmetric today across all Wiley journals.  Altmetric is the service that tracks and measures the broader impact of scholarly articles and datasets across traditional and social media, online reference managers, post-publication peer-review sites, and public policy documents. So, what does it all mean? Alternative…

Making life easier for researchers: a Q&A with Amy Brand of Digital ScienceYesterday we announced the roll out of Altmetric across all Wiley journals.  Today we bring you an interview with Amy Brand, VP at Digital Science, the division of Macmillan which produces Altmetric.  Q. What is Digital Science and what is your role there? A. Digital Science is a relatively young division of Macmillan Science and…

So you want to create a webinar? Six tips for success!If you are an author, speaker, or consultant you’ve probably been invited to deliver a webinar on a topic in your area of expertise. In fact, one of the most useful tools in your marketing arsenal is the delivery of an engaging webinar. Apply these six tips to get the best results: Know Your Audience Before…

Innovation through metrics: the Altmetric founder storyFollowing on from the announcement on Tuesday that Wiley has adopted Altmetric for all its journals, we thought we’d round out the week with a video interview with founder Euan Adie to find out how it all began.  This video is courtesy of Digital Science.

Saving lives by spreading knowledgeNeil Pakenham-Walsh, co-founder and coordinator for HIFA.org (Healthcare Information For All), spoke with us recently about why he started the organization and why it’s so important. Q. What is HIFA2015 and what is your role? A. HIFA2015 stands for Healthcare Information For All by 2015. It is a global campaign launched in 2006 whose aim…

Announcing the Winners of the 5-Minute Science Fair for 2014The 5-minute Science Fair is an international competition that encourages researchers from various disciplines to share their research through short online videos featured on WeShareScience.com.  Entries for the inaugural science fair came from diverse disciplines ranging from engineering and gender-based violence, to biology and dance. Needless to say, I am excited to announce the winners…

Networking for young scientists- how to do it and why you shouldNetworking is a word that smacks of "management talk" and fills most people with trepidation. However, anyone who has spent any significant time in science will admit, at least in private, that networking is as powerful a tool for career development in science as it is in any other walk of life. This admission may…

A librarian by passion and professionThe post below is republished with permission from Unsung Heroes: Stories from the Library, a Research4Life publication. A decade ago, when Cynthia Kimani began work at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), librarians performed on-line literature searches for scores of scientists on a single computer, "I experienced having to carry out massive literature searches and watched…

Examining the impact of discovery systems on usageA typical academic library provides access to dozens or even hundreds of online tools for finding scholarly information. Ranging from the online catalog for finding books, to specialized indexes to articles, such as PsycInfo or MLA International Bibliography, these powerful tools have eased the information-seeking process for those who remember using their print precursors. But…