Creating an Open-Access Journal: A Case Study. Joe M. Williams, Head of Access Services, University Libraries, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Stephen Dew, Collections & Scholarly Resources Coordinator, University Libraries, University of North Carolina at Greensboro UNC Greensboro faculty and staff are collaborating to launch a new, peer-reviewed open-access journal hosted by the University Libraries: the Journal of Learning Spaces. This session described the project from conception through its current state, covering topics such as publication model, roles and organizational structure, and marketing, and it will highlight benefits, such as filling a void in the current literature, increasing opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, supporting University goals, and marketing the library. Tips and lessons learned were shared. Open Journal Systems, the software used, was demonstrated, using the Journal of Learning Spaces as the primary example.

1. Creating an Open Access Journal A Case Study The Conference for Entrepreneurial LibrariansMarch 11, 2011 Joe M. Williams & Stephen H. Dew, Ph.D.

2. Overview Open Access publishing @ University Libraries, UNC Greensboro Journal of Learning Spaces Back story, current status Lessons learned so far What’s next Questions Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 2

3. Entrepreneurism Project began at Univ. Libraries… No profits, but potential rewards Significant risks Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 3

4. Library Goals & Customer Service Values Addressed by OJS Publishing Goals of the University Libraries Build and preserve print, electronic resources and other unique collections that support the University's missions and programs Seek out and take advantage of appropriate entrepreneurial opportunities Customer Service Values We must provide an environment that encourages creativity and innovation in the delivery of our services. We will create systems, services, and procedures with our customers' needs foremost in mind. Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 4

5. Benefits of OJS Publishing at UNCG Open-Source Software (no cost on a tight budget) Prior to OJS, no support for faculty to publish scholarly journals Library is still an information provider, but it is now also an information creator Faculty and administrators see the library playing an increasingly important and expanding role Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 5

6. Journal of Learning Spaces Topic of shared interest Institutional history Mix of schools and departments ERIT commits to support OJS Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 6

7. Journal of Learning Spaces Filling a perceived void Collaborative, multidisciplinary efforts Creating on online learning space Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 7

8. Focus and Scope “A peer-reviewed, open-access journal published biannually, The Journal of Learning Spaces provides a scholarly, multidisciplinary forum for research articles, case studies, book reviews, and position pieces related to all aspects of learning space design, operation, pedagogy, and assessment.” Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 8

9. Focus and Scope Learning spaces encompass formal, informal, and virtual environments: formal: lecture halls, laboratories, traditional classrooms informal: learning commons, multimedia sandbox, residential study areas, huddle rooms virtual: learning management systems, social media websites, online virtual environments Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 9

10. Getting Started DOAJ Start-up Guide One-page vision document One meeting face-to-face Scholarly Communications librarian Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 10

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12. OJS Roles Manager Subscription Manager Editors Section Editors Peer Reviewers Copyeditors, Layout Editors, & Proofreaders Authors Readers Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 12

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16. UNCG OJS PublicationsCurrently in Development Women & Girls in Sport International Journal of Nurse Practitioner Educators Journal of Applied Peace & Conflict Studies Journal of Learning Spaces Richard Hoggart Society Newsletter UNCG Technical Reports Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 16

19. Lessons Learned: JLS Give yourself time Use software before publication Lots of unknowns Duties Work loads Community response Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 19

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22. Org. structure

23. ISSN assigned

24. CFP editors, peer reviewers closed

25. CFP authors open!Finalizing content Interactivity Indexing Marketing Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 21

26. What’s Next Journal of Learning Spaces Conference Build on community Keep project active, applied Virtual or face-to-face? Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 22

27. Related Resources of Interest DOAJ Guide to OA Journal Publishinghttp://www.doaj.org/bpguide/ Open Access Overview, Peter Suberhttp://www.earlham.edu/~peters/fos/overview.htm OJS User Guide http://pkp.sfu.ca/ojs/docs/userguide/2.3.3/index.html OJS Tutorials http://libguides.acadiau.ca/content.php?pid=38188&sid=280491 UNCG OJS Homepagehttp://libjournal.uncg.edu/ojs/ Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 23

28. With OJS at UNCG Libraries, we have now joined the publishing industry. The Journal of Learning Spaces is just the Beginning Creating an Open Access Journal: A case study 03/11/2011 24

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