[BOAI] Scholarly Publishing in Africa - Invitation to Participate in Survey

[Iryna Kuchma]

[Forwarded message from Abby Clobridge]

*Apologies for cross posting*

Dear colleagues,

With all of the changes in scholarly communication and ICTs over the
past few years, we are interested in learning more about the current
state of scholarly publishing throughout Africa.

Clobridge Consulting is working in partnership with African Journals
Online to conduct a research study to collect, analyze, and
disseminate knowledge in this arena – in order to share best
practices, identify emerging trends, and gain insights from editors
about their successes and concerns. While a good deal of research has
been conducted over the past few years regarding global trends in the
shift from print to digital, changing dissemination and business
models, and uptake in technology to support publishing, no research
has focused exclusively on these issues within Africa. This project is
designed to explore such questions specifically within the African
context.

More details and access to the survey are available at:
http://clobridgeconsulting.com/scholarly-publishing-in-africa

All journal editors and publishers of African-based journals are
invited to participate in the study.

The survey is available in English and French. An offline version is
available upon request. To request an offline version of the survey or
to share comments, questions, or concerns, please email
kim at clobridgeconsulting.com. The survey will close on Friday, 6
September 2013.

Many thanks,
Abby

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Abby Clobridge
Managing Director, Clobridge Consulting
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& knowledge
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