At Technica Editorial, we take great pride in staying ahead of industry trends and in preparing our employees for the future. As we know, Plan S and the move toward complete open access are the buzzwords of the moment. We’ve discussed what Plan S mean for scholarly publishing as well as specific ways Technica is preparing for Plan S. Now take a look at what Technica employees believe Plan S mean to them.
“A move toward more open access options seems inevitable. The key for our service industry is preparing for all options, including those detailed in Plan S as well as new thoughts that may derive from the discussion started by Plan S.” –Nikki Lazenby, Associate Director (Get to know Nikki here.)
“Many people view Plan S as an economic attack on powerhouse publishers like Wiley or Elsevier, but I feel like the future of smaller publishers may be at a higher risk. As much as I support and believe in open access for the scientific community, we have to make sure smaller publishers and editorial service companies can benefit from Plan S and continue to thrive by adapting to new platforms and practices.” –Harry Weisbecker, Senior Editor (Get to know Harry here.)
“With over 25 years of publishing experience to draw from, Technica is ready for Plan S. To continue to provide reliable, expert support, we are actively seeking ways to support small and independent publishers through this transitional time. Our mission is the same as always: to deliver a positive experience for all involved, from authors to reviewers and publishers.” –Chloe Tuck, Senior Managing Editor (Get to know Chloe here.)
“Technica Editorial seeks to keep our finger on the pulse of the changing publishing industry and the impending changes resulting from compliance with Plan S is no different. We will work hard with publishing societies and institutions to continue the support that our company has provided for the last 25 years while also innovating to keep up with the evolving industry and its move toward greater openness.” –Chris Moffitt, Managing Editor (Get to know Chris here.)
“Not only does Technica Editorial’s extensive experience within the publishing industry help us identify areas of need after the Plan S initiative, but we also employ curious and savvy individuals who seek knowledge and ongoing solutions within the industry; we will continue to watch as the debate over Plan S unfolds and detail any compliance policies laid out by the funders.” –Aimee Greene, Managing Editor
“It is an exciting and not uncontroversial time in publishing, and more questions seem to arise with each discussion on Plan S. How will Plan S affect research and access to information? What will it look like across disciplines? How will it impact publishers? No doubt this topic will continue to elicit many different responses and require just as many solutions in order to comply. Staying informed and one step ahead of the game is key.” –Lake Lloyd, Senior Editor
“Funding is already a problem for many scholars trying to work on peripheral topics. If big U.S. agencies must fund at EU levels, surely the money will coalesce around the “hot” topics. Unless hybrid journals are admitted into the program the scope of research could narrow to only those areas that are in the forefront now, or those which can be monetized, and that’s not how progress works. By trying to enrich access to the field of knowledge we risk impoverishing it.” –Letitia Glozer, Managing Editor
