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Are Mirror Journals a Better Path to the Open Access Flip?
October 29, 2018 at 5:30 am

Mixing subscription content and open access content in hybrid journals has done little to accelerate the flip from subscription to OA. Angela Cochran explores the creation of mirror journals to comply with new OA mandates and supply a more sustainable model for moving toward OA. The post Are Mirror Journals a Better Path to the…

Words for Colors
October 26, 2018 at 5:30 am

How do languages develop words for colors? A fascinating look at a commonality in human language development. The post Words for Colors appeared first on The Scholarly Kitchen.

Ask the Community (and Chefs): How Can We Achieve Equitable Participation in Open Research? – Part 2
October 25, 2018 at 5:30 am

In yesterday’s “Ask the Community (and Chefs)” post, librarians and people involved in various ways in journal publishing shared their thoughts about how to increase equity in open research. Today’s responses provide researcher perspectives and reflections on the wider enabling landscape for open access and open research. The post Ask the Community (and Chefs): How…

Dear Reader, Are You Reading?
October 23, 2018 at 5:30 am

What is reading, and what is happening to reading? These are critical questions for researchers, data analysts, editors, publishers, librarians -- in short, for scholarly communications. The post Dear Reader, Are You Reading? appeared first on The Scholarly Kitchen.

Open Access: A Look Back
October 22, 2018 at 5:30 am

A look back at ten years of open access posts and ten years of progress on The Scholarly Kitchen. The post Open Access: A Look Back appeared first on The Scholarly Kitchen.

Chip Kidd and the Art of Book Design
October 19, 2018 at 5:30 am

Famous book cover designer Chip Kidd talks about his process and the responsibilities of a designer. The post Chip Kidd and the Art of Book Design appeared first on The Scholarly Kitchen.

Credit for Peer Review: What is it Worth?
October 18, 2018 at 5:30 am

We know that peer review is important and that the hard work of reviewers should be recognized. Yet we still don't really know how that recognition should work. The post Credit for Peer Review: What is it Worth? appeared first on The Scholarly Kitchen.

Guest Post — The Evolution of Infrastructure: Making a Renewed Investment in Preservation at Portico
October 17, 2018 at 5:30 am

Over recent weeks, infrastructure has been a major focus for the community. Building infrastructure is important, but just as important is maintaining and evolving that infrastructure. Kate Wittenberg and Sheila Morrissey discuss the importance of preservation, and the work Portico has had to do to adapt to an ever-changing information landscape. The post Guest Post…