Learned Societies, Open Access and Budgetary Cross-Subsidy

Key Points

• Learned societies face potential revenue loss from transitioning to open access models, impacting their financial sustainability.
• The revenue stream from subscriptions is pivotal for learned societies, which they fear might diminish under open access strategies.
• The implications of open access models require careful consideration to ensure the survival of learned societies amidst financial challenges.
• Addressing budgetary cross-subsidy is essential for learned societies to navigate the changing landscape of academic publishing.