Melanie Dolechek (SSP)
@mdolechek.bsky.social
Executive Director of the Society for Scholarly Publishing
Join me in Galveston, September 20–22, for the TCAL Annual Conference! I’m looking forward to presenting the keynote on the state of scholarly publishing and engaging with librarians from across Texas as we explore ideas, challenges, and opportunities. bit.ly/TCAL2026
Which social media platforms are actually being used for scholarly communication right now and for what purpose? SSP's latest Pulse Check poll looks at where the community is investing time and how those choices are evolving. @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social www.surveymonkey.com/r/pulsecheck...
If you’re involved in book or journal publishing that currently includes indexing, please help me out and participate in this Menti (just 4 questions!) www.menti.com/al241nvvo6ys
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Be heard, collaborate, and share ideas—make meetings and classes more engaging with real conversations.
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What advocacy issues are most critical to your organization right now? Help us understand where the community sees urgency & opportunity. Take the Pulse Check Poll. www.surveymonkey.com/r/pulsecheck... @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social @scholarlypub.bsky.social
In an industry of remote work, workflows, & academic publishing, the @scholarlypub.bsky.social Originals Auction is a rare moment to celebrate the amazing creativity of our people, beyond our everyday work. We need small, handcrafted items that can fit in a suitcase. www.sspnet.org/community/ne...
Bring Your Creativity to Chula Vista: The 3rd Annual SSP Originals Auction
Unique creations from our community. Register an original creative work for auction by April 30!
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Join SSP for a free webinar March 25, 11:00 AM ET showcasing new developments and innovations shaping our industry. Don’t miss this chance to learn about the latest trends and solutions! If you can't watch live, register for the recording! customer.sspnet.org/ssp/EventDis...
Have 5 minutes? That’s all it takes to complete SSP’s February Pulse Check poll on the economic outlook for scholarly communications—covering confidence levels, financial pressures, and strategic direction. www.surveymonkey.com/r/pulsecheck...
The Economic Outlook for Scholarly Communications poll examines how professionals across the scholarly communications ecosystem are assessing the industry’s economic resilience in the year ahead. Add your perspective now! www.sspnet.org/community/ne...
Next “Pulse Check” Poll to Capture Perspectives about the Economic Outlook for Scholarly Communications in 2026
SSP’s latest Pulse Check poll asks how organizations across scholarly communications are assessing today’s economic pressures and priorities—and where they see risk and opportunity ahead.
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New to scholarly publishing or want a more complete view of the process? 🌱Invest in your professional growth and join our expert-led virtual trainings on Nov 18, Dec 2, & Dec 9. Register for the 2025 #JournalsAcademy today! Business models, finances, editorial, production, marketing, data & more!
If you're headed to Frankfurt @buchmesse.de , next month join me for the SSP Community Dinner at Isoletta PMP | Bockenheim during the Frankfurt Book Fair on Wed. October 15. Sign up by Friday, October 8; space is limited to 20 people. customer.sspnet.org/Portal/iCore... (image generated by AI)
Join @scholarlypub.bsky.social and @lisalibrarian.bsky.social for the Open Access: Understanding Mission, Models, and Mindsets workshop on 7/23. Explore how current developments including policy shifts, are reshaping funding models and implementation strategies. tinyurl.com/4ew5f9me
The Preliminary Program for the SSP Annual Meeting has been published! See what's in store for #SSP2025. So many great topics on the program and we have much to come together and discuss. Early Bird rates end April 18. www.sspnet.org/wp-content/u...
Join us Wednesday for "The Opportunities and Threats of AI for Scholarly Publishing" to explore cop... https://customer.sspnet.org/Portal/iCore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=WEB250326&utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Society%20for%20Scholarly%20Publishing&utm_content=Social
Introducing SSP's Leadership Academy - innovative strategies, techniques, and skills that apply to real-world situations. Begins February 27! • Strategic Influence • Synergy in Action • Adaptive Leadership • Virtual Leadership • Speaking with Impact www.sspnet.org/community/ne...
Announcing SSP's Leadership Academy: Virtual Training to Develop Your Leadership Potential in Scholarly Publishing
Five dynamic sessions that combine expert-led panel discussions, group breakout sessions, and reflective exercises—register today to secure your spot in this transformative leadership training opportu...
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Help the Generations Fund cross the finish line—we have just $50,000 left to raise! If every SSP member donates $... https://customer.sspnet.org/SSP/About-Us/Generations-Fund/ssp/Donate/Generations-Fund.aspx?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Society%20for%20Scholarly%20Publishing
The SSP Originals Auction is back! Members, supporters, and meeting attend... https://societyscholarlypublishing.betterworld.org/donate-an-item?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Society%20for%20Scholarly%20Publishing&utm_content=SSP%20Originals%20Auction%20Donations%20Open%20Post
Have you registered yet for the SSP Virtual 5K? Every registrant will receive an official race shirt. And, thanks to our amazing sponsors, 100% of your $35 registration fee will benefit the SSP's Generation Fund customer.sspnet.org/SSP/Events/V..., @AccessInno, @Novatechset, @BioOneNews
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Registration is open for SSP’s Virtual 5K Run, Walk, & Roll! Support the Generations Fund & complete a 5K course wherever you are and however you can. Every registrant receives a commemorative race t-shirt! Only $35! Thanks to our sponsors, Access Innovations, BioOne & Nova Techset shorturl.at/KLNO8
OpenAI will pay media powerhouse Axel Springer to use its news content in ChatGPT answers and training. ChatGPT will include links to the OG sources to give the sites credit and clicks. www.wsj.com/business/med...?
Ask the Community: How are you using Social Media in 2023? scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2023/11/09/a...
Ask the Community: How are you using Social Media in 2023? - The Scholarly Kitchen
Social media is changing -- as we all reconsider our approaches and channels, we asked the community to weigh in with their response to the question, “How has your / your organization’s approach t...
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Only 26 more work days before the holidays are upon us! If you still have professional development funds available for your team in your 2023 budget, I encourage you to consider the Journals Academy for early career, new to publishing, or recently promoted team members. @scholarlypub.bsky.social
Announcing SSP's 2023 Journals Academy: Virtual Training for Scholarly Journals Publishing
We are excited to launch our 2023 Journals Academy, a comprehensive virtual training program tailored for professionals and students in scholarly journals publishing. This unique opportunity spans thr...
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New from me today: Quantifying Consolidation in the Scholarly Journals Market. How concentrated is the market? What impact did The Big Deal have and what impact is the rise of #openaccess having? scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2023/10/30/q...
Quantifying Consolidation in the Scholarly Journals Market - The Scholarly Kitchen
We all know the journals market has rapidly consolidated over recent years. But where's the data? I set out to find some numbers to put behind the common sense.
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SSP is still looking for amazing mentors to honor for National Mentoring Day. Did a professional mentor make an impact on your career? Make your $25 tribute gift before the end of the day & SSP will send a personalized tribute message to your honoree! customer.sspnet.org/ssp/Donate/T...
Give In Honor of Your Mentor
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October 27 is National Mentoring Day, and @scholarlypub.bsky.social is asking you to help celebrate the importance of mentoring in the scholarly communications profession. Consider acknowledging one of your mentors with a tribute gift to the Generations Fund on National Mentoring Day.
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We are thrilled to announce the @scholarlypub.bsky.social 46th Annual Meeting, “Inflection Point: Setting the Course for the Future of Scholarly Communication,” May 29–31, in Boston. Proposal submissions for Educational Sessions, Industry Breakouts, Posters, and Industry Previews are now open!
Call for Proposals is Open for our 46th Annual Meeting! | SSP Society for Scholarly Publishing
Proposal submissions for our 46th Annual Meeting, “Inflection Point: Setting the Course for the Future of Scholarly Communication" Educational Sessions, Industry Breakouts, Posters, and 5-minute Ind...
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Exciting opportunities in scholarly publishing with the Society for Scholarly Publishing are happening this season...
We are here! And kicking things off by announcing our 46th Annual Meeting 📣 Submissions for Educational Sessions, Industry Breakouts, Posters, and 5-minute Industry Previews are now open. Passionate about AI, open science, & more? We want to hear from you! #SSP2024 www.sspnet.org/community/ne...
