Lessons Learned From Implementing an OA Management Platform: A Case Study by Emerald Publishing & ChronosHub

As a response to the growing complexities pervading the author’s journey toward OA publishing, many publishers are increasingly committed to raising the bar and creating fundamental standards to ensure a smoother, simplified author experience. Last year, Emerald Publishing and ChronosHub joined forces in a partnership committed to enhancing transparency, breaking down barriers, and supporting the authors’ transition toward a more open world.

With this presentation, we look back, reflect, and pass on our knowledge of our greatest learnings and insights obtained from the collaboration between Emerald Publishing and ChronosHub. We will explore how we managed to connect and collaborate to overcome the challenges and barriers – despite the fairly fragmented and disconnected world in which we still find ourselves. If these past years have taught us anything, it is that we rely on technology, innovation, and a strong community to ensure optimal collaboration and progress.

During the implementation, we have involved both researchers as well as other key actors from the research community in our processes in order to reach common understandings and ensure continuous progress in creating the best possible author experience.

We will also share how an OA Management platform can be leveraged for continuous learning about the customers and more pro-actively drive the publishing business. It will be a combination of applied and strategic perspectives around OA Management – from high-level visions and ambitions to concrete and hands-on recommendations.