2020
DOI: 10.1108/lm-03-2020-0054
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An authentic flip subscription model for Africa: library as publisher service

Abstract: PurposeThis paper investigates the fit for purpose of the flip model proposed by Max Planck Society and Plan S for the African environment. This flipped model is examined against the backdrop of African imperatives, which is much broader than just flipping a journal pricing model from subscription to open access. This paper also seeks a viable alternative model that supports the growth of African scholarship and the dissemination thereof.Design/methodology/approachThis paper adopts a descriptive research metho… Show more

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“…In this regard, the extent to which OA policy has been driven by richer, Global North nations risks reshaping scholarly communications to enable access but still foster exclusion. As the costs of APCs are usually borne by institutions or research funders (via project funding), those with fewer resources are disadvantaged [ 56 , 85 ]. The UK government's 2012 decision to clearly favour ‘publication in open access or hybrid journals, funded by APCs, as the main vehicle for the publication of research’ [ 86 ] can be seen as a watershed moment for APC Gold OA.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In this regard, the extent to which OA policy has been driven by richer, Global North nations risks reshaping scholarly communications to enable access but still foster exclusion. As the costs of APCs are usually borne by institutions or research funders (via project funding), those with fewer resources are disadvantaged [ 56 , 85 ]. The UK government's 2012 decision to clearly favour ‘publication in open access or hybrid journals, funded by APCs, as the main vehicle for the publication of research’ [ 86 ] can be seen as a watershed moment for APC Gold OA.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Instead, we found many instances of “multicultural” or “multiculturalism” as it related to programs and services aimed towards addressing diversity, equity or inclusion, without specifically naming racial or ethnic groups. Several publications authored by those living in low- and middle-income countries specifically called for activism surrounding open access and educational resources to foster digital inclusivity (Das, 2011; Raju et al. , 2020; Uzuegbu and McAlbert, 2012).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This would foster a more holistic understanding of how various environments and systems are incorporating and attending to anti-racism, equity, inclusion and social justice. We anticipate growth in activities including community engagement to identify user needs beyond those of white voices, analysis and philosophical considerations around collection development, and advocacy and resource support for open access, data and educational resources (Das, 2011; Davis-Castro, 2017; Raju et al. , 2020; Salaz et al.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In contrast to European and North American institutions, which advance TAs as equitable options, OA advocates in Latin America and Africa caution that such models will result in "further marginalizing research voices from the global south." 5 As with article processing charges (APCs), TAs risk moving the paywall from the ability to read a work to the ability to contribute to the scholarly conversation. 6 Instead of promoting dialogue that the Budapest Open Access Initiative stated would "share the learning of the rich with the poor and the poor with the rich .…”
Section: Myth: Tas Will Lead To An Equitable Scholarly Publishing Ecosystemmentioning
confidence: 99%