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Innovative People Advancing Scholarly Communication

SSP's mission is to advance scholarly publishing and communication, and the professional development of its members through education, collaboration, and networking.
Read & Publish Open Access Agreement with IReL Renewed for a Further Three Years
Read & Publish Open Access Agreement with IReL Renewed for a Further Three Years
Member News Release submitted by The Company of Biologists on 12/18/2025.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Keywords Are Not Dead — But Discovery Is No Longer Just Search - The Scholarly Kitchen
Keywords Are Not Dead — But Discovery Is No Longer Just Search - The Scholarly Kitchen
As with previous shifts in content discovery, today's winners will be those who understand the strengths and limits of AI search, and design systems that let researchers move fluidly between precision and synthesis.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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SSP Insights | Individual Survey
Your voice can shape industry standards! Understand what constitutes a competitive salary and benefits package in our industry and leverage this information in your career!
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January 5, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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As we wrap up 2025, I’m pleased to share my December President’s Letter with the @scholarlypub.bsky.social community—a moment to reflect on a busy year, celebrate the strength and resilience of our members, and look ahead to what’s next.

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President's Letter | December 2025
SSP President Rebecca McLeod highlights scholarly publishing news from the last quarter, resources you might have missed, and reflects on progress toward our community's strategic goals.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The Year in Review: 2025 in The Scholarly Kitchen - The Scholarly Kitchen
The Year in Review: 2025 in The Scholarly Kitchen - The Scholarly Kitchen
Before we plunge into 2026, a look back at 2025, a difficult year for many in the scholarly community.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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SSP Insights | Organization Survey
Gain valuable insights on competitive salaries and benefits, crucial for attracting and retaining top talent!
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December 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Meet SSP member Ana Lewis! Ana is the Managing Editor for the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the Society of Interventional Radiology. #WeAreSSP
Professional Profile: Ana Lewis
Highlighting unique career paths and insights, SSP Members share their first scholarly publishing role, pivotal moments in their career, and more!
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December 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Hibernating Until Next Year - The Scholarly Kitchen
Hibernating Until Next Year - The Scholarly Kitchen
We're off for the holidays and will see you next in 2026. In the meantime, here's a favorite for your holiday playlist.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
In her December 2025 letter, SSP President Rebecca McLeod reflects on our community's resilience and focus on advocacy to support research and academic freedom.
President's Letter | December 2025
SSP President Rebecca McLeod highlights scholarly publishing news from the last quarter, resources you might have missed, and reflects on progress toward our community's strategic goals.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Ask The Chefs: What Would You Ask of Academic Publishing Santa - The Scholarly Kitchen
Ask The Chefs: What Would You Ask of Academic Publishing Santa - The Scholarly Kitchen
To close out 2025, we asked the Chefs: What would you ask for from Academic Publishing Santa?
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December 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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SSP Insights | Individual Survey
Your voice can shape industry standards! Understand what constitutes a competitive salary and benefits package in our industry and leverage this information in your career!
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December 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Guest Post — DEI Under Threat: Collaborative Strategies to #DefendResearch - The Scholarly Kitchen
Guest Post — DEI Under Threat: Collaborative Strategies to #DefendResearch - The Scholarly Kitchen
Today's guest post reflects on the recent panel discussion, "Collaborative strategies to #DefendResearch and ensure academic freedom," by speakers and organizers of the event.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Guest Post — How AI is Transforming Platform Strategy: Beyond the Hype - The Scholarly Kitchen
Guest Post — How AI is Transforming Platform Strategy: Beyond the Hype - The Scholarly Kitchen
Today's guest blogger challenges us to look beyond the hype of AI, and embrace AI agents handling platform grunt work, validation, and parallel processing that expands what we can accomplish with immediate and substantial productivity gains.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Guest Post - Three Ways to Innovate and Reimagine Publisher Value in an AI World - The Scholarly Kitchen
Guest Post - Three Ways to Innovate and Reimagine Publisher Value in an AI World - The Scholarly Kitchen
AI is presenting new challenges while also giving us tools to innovate in ways. The most successful publishers will be those willing to challenge the status quo.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
IOP Publishing Explores Expanded Use of Alchemist Review for Editorial Workflows
IOP Publishing Explores Expanded Use of Alchemist Review for Editorial Workflows
Member News Release submitted by Hum on 12/12/2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Meet SSP member Ana Lewis! Ana is the Managing Editor for the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the Society of Interventional Radiology. #WeAreSSP
Professional Profile: Ana Lewis
Highlighting unique career paths and insights, SSP Members share their first scholarly publishing role, pivotal moments in their career, and more!
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December 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Company of Biologists Appoint Knowledge E as Sole Agent in the Middle East
The Company of Biologists Appoint Knowledge E as Sole Agent in the Middle East
Member News Release submitted by The Company of Biologists on 12/16/2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Cactus Communications and De Gruyter Brill Launch Author Services for Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences Researchers
Cactus Communications and De Gruyter Brill Launch Author Services for Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences Researchers
Member News Release submitted by Cactus Communications on 12/10/2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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December 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Celebrating Public-Good Curators: An Interview with Tracey Brown and Camille Gamboa - The Scholarly Kitchen
Celebrating Public-Good Curators: An Interview with Tracey Brown and Camille Gamboa - The Scholarly Kitchen
Who are public-good curators and how can they help improve public trust in science? Learn more in this interview with Tracey Brown (Sense about Science) and Camille Gamboa (Sage) about their recently co-published booklet on the topic.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM