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Mapping the Publishing Challenges for an Open Access University Press

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  • Megan Taylor

    (Computing and Library Services, University of Huddersfield Press, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK)

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Managing a New University Press (NUP) is often a one-person operation and, with limits on time and resources, efficiency and effectiveness are key to having a successful production process and providing a high level of author, editor and reader services. This article looks at the challenges faced by open access (OA) university presses throughout the publishing journey and considers ways in which these challenges can be addressed. In particular, the article focuses on six key stages throughout the lifecycle of an open access publication: commissioning; review; production; discoverability; marketing; analytics. Approached from the point of view of the University of Huddersfield Press, this article also draws on discussions and experiences of other NUPs from community-led forums and events. By highlighting the issues faced, and the potential solutions to them, this research recognises the need for a tailored and formalised production workflow within NUPs and also provides guidance how to begin implementing possible solutions.

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  • Megan Taylor, 2019. "Mapping the Publishing Challenges for an Open Access University Press," Publications, MDPI, vol. 7(4), pages 1-12, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jpubli:v:7:y:2019:i:4:p:63-:d:285643
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    1. Megan Taylor & Kathrine S. H. Jensen, 2018. "Engaging and Supporting a University Press Scholarly Community," Publications, MDPI, vol. 6(2), pages 1-8, March.
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    1. Maria José Sá José Sá & Sandro Serpa, 2020. "Some Issues on the Funding of the Scientific Publication in Open Access," Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Richtmann Publishing Ltd, vol. 9, July.
    2. Mariana Cernicova-Buca & Katalin Luzan, 2020. "Open Academic Book Publishing during COVID-19 Pandemic: A View on Romanian University Presses," Publications, MDPI, vol. 8(4), pages 1-15, November.

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