Canadian Library Journal Publishing: A Primer | Synapse
May 29, 2026Open Access
Canadian Library Journal Publishing: A Primer
Key Points
The aim is to provide an overview of scholarly publishing practices in Canadian libraries.
Presentation at the 'Toward the Diamond Horizon' event organized by Coalition Publica.
Discussion on current trends in scholarly publishing.
Focus on the roles of academic libraries in open access initiatives.
Highlighted the importance of open access in scholarly publishing.
Discussed the challenges faced by Canadian libraries in adapting to digital publishing.
Emphasized opportunities for collaboration among libraries and publishers.
Abstract
Presentation by Mark Swartz, Scholarly Publishing Librarian at Queen’s University, at the “Toward the Diamond Horizon” event, organized by Coalition Publica on April 15 and 16, 2026.