Supporting Diversity and Inclusion through a Code of Conduct
Each year the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) Annual Meeting brings together a diverse group of individuals with various professional and cultural backgrounds, divergent views and unique perspectives—this is largely what makes the event so appealing to our members and attendees. SSP is committed providing a safe and productive meeting environment that fosters open dialogue and the free expression of ideas. Earlier this month, the SSP Board of Directors approved the adoption of a Code of Conduct for Annual Meeting attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, contractors, volunteers, and guests as a declaration of the organization’s values and a show of support for diversity and inclusion. This Code will be in effect at the 2016 Annual Meeting. Read More.
Be sure your vote counts! Renew your membership before April 6.
The 2016 Board of Directors slate has been announced and voting is underway. If you did NOT get an email inviting you to cast your ballot, there is a good chance that your membership has officially lapsed. Renew your membership before April 6 to ensure your vote is counted and you continue to receive access to RE:member and Learned Publishing as well as discounts on the SSP Annual Meeting and other events. Read More.
New Professional Profile
Meet Elizabeth Ralls, Assistant Editor, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Read More.
Making the most of your trip to Vancouver
There’s a moment in every conference when the sessions conclude, the lanyard comes off, and the business traveler slips into the city, anonymous once more. If you’re travelling to the 38th SSP Annual Meeting in Vancouver, you’ll have some choices about how to spend your non-session time in one of the great Pacific coast cities. Read More.
Helen Szigeti has been named SSP Program Director
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) is pleased to announce that Helen Szigeti has been named as the organization’s Program Director. She will assume her new role February 25. Read More.
How to convince your boss to send you to Vancouver
The 38th SSP Annual Meeting will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, June 1 to 3, 2016, with registration opening in early March. Here are some tips for convincing your organization to send you packing (in a good way!). Read More.
SSP 2016 Early-Career Survey
The Society for Scholarly Publishing seeks to better understand the challenges and needs of early career individuals in the scholarly communication field. Early career professionals (with ten years or less of experience in the industry) are invited to participate in this study by completing a brief survey about their needs and preferences. Read More.
Applications now open for the Annual SSP Fellowship Program
The Professional Development Committee of the Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) is pleased to invite applications for the 2016 Annual Fellowship Program. Read More.
SSP President’s e-Letter – Winter 2016
Hello SSP Members! We’ve recently had our winter Board of Directors (BOD) meeting. So this is a great time for an update on what we’re doing and how the Society is progressing. What’s New? Read More.
Call for Nominations: 2016 SSP Emerging Leader Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Emerging Leader Award, which will be presented at the 38th SSP Annual Meeting, June 1-3 in Vancouver, BC. Established in February 2012, this award acknowledges the achievements of up-and-coming leaders in scholarly publishing who are demonstrating their potential through outstanding service and contribution. Read More.
Learned Publishing’s January issue is now available
Learned Publishing (LP) has achieved a double first with the January issue: this is the first regular issue that we have themed and it focuses on the topic of peer review. This is also the first issue we have published with Wiley. As announced last year, we have made the decision to partner with Wiley to contract-publish LP on behalf of ALPSP starting 2016. So, not only have we an issue crammed with fantastic content, but we also have a snazzy new platform (check out the enhanced HTML). Remember that access is free for all ALPSP and SSP members. SSP members, please click here or log in to the member center on the SSP website to access the full content. Read More.
SSP co-sponsoring Academic and Professional Publishing track at IDPF Digital Conference
The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) and the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) today announced a new, co-sponsored Academic and Professional Publishing track at the IDPF Digital Conference at BookExpo America 2016 (May 11-12, McCormick Place, Chicago). Read More.
SSP Video Interviews
Watch three short video interviews with scholarly publishing professionals talking about essential publishing skills, the future of the industry and the benefits of SSP. Read More.
View the New Publishing & Information Science Programs Listing in the Careers Section
The Professional Development Committee is pleased to offer a list of educational and certificate programs in publishing, information science, and related fields. Read More.