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For journals in the social sciences and humanities (SSH), publishers are eligible for government grants from the federal government (e.g. SSHRC) as well as the Quebec government, although, these grants do not generally cover the full costs of publishing. The SSHRC subsidy program currently supports over 150 Canadian journals. A recent article describing the situation with Canadian SSH journals asserts, “Were subsidies not in place, few Canadian social science and humanities (SSH) journals would exist: the market is simply not big enough to support such publications. Without such journals, Canadian research would become far less visible.” 6 Several university libraries in Canada 7 have recently launched open access funds that enable their authors to publish in fee-based open access journals. The funds divert subscription monies towards open access publications and pay for article processing fees or institutional memberships. The case studies detailed below demonstrate some of the new funding models being employed by open access journals/publishers in Canada. Case Study: Canadian Journal of Sociology/Cahiers canadiens de sociologie http://ejournals.library.ualberta.ca/index.php/CJS/index The Canadian Journal of Sociology is an open access journal that publishes rigorously peerreviewed research articles and innovative theoretical essays by social scientists from around the world, providing insight into the issues facing Canadian society as well as social and cultural systems in other countries. In 2007, the journal transitioned from subscription model to open access. The editor made the decision to adopt an open access model principally in order to broaden the journal’s readership in Canada and abroad, ultimately improving the impact of the journal. In addition, the editor believed that the move was necessary in order to attract a younger generation of readers and authors. As part of the transition, the journal left University of Toronto Press and moved to the University of Alberta site. The editor discontinued the print version of the journal and since 2008, they have published in electronic format only, using the OJS software. The costs of publishing declined significantly because most of their subscription revenues “went to cover the costs associated with producing a print volume, such as printing, subscription management and postage” 8 . The major costs for the journal are the salary of the editorial assistant and some funds to occasionally purchase new technology. 6 Lorimer et al. pg. 175 7 University of Calgary, University of Ottawa, and Simon Fraser University have all recently announced OA funds. 8 Haggerty, pg. 1 7
The journals single revenue source is a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Hosting and technical support are provided for free through the University of Alberta Libraries and the Department of Sociology at the University of Alberta provides the journal with an office. In addition, the editor receives a competitive grant from the University of Alberta that releases him from teaching one course in order to work on the journal. Case Study: Open Medicine www.openmedicine.ca Open Medicine is a peer-reviewed, independent, open-access general medical journal. The mission of Open Medicine is to facilitate the equitable global dissemination of high-quality health research; to promote international dialogue and collaboration on health issues; to improve clinical practice; and to expand and deepen the understanding of health and health care. The Journal examines issues relevant to health and clinical medicine both in Canada and internationally. Open Medicine is a full open access journal and makes its content available through a Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike Licence. This means, users can copy, download, reprint, reuse, distribute, or display the Open Medicine content as long as the source is attributed. Authors retain copyright of their work when they publish in open medicine. Open Medicine is an independent scholar-led journal with two co-editors and a number of deputy, associate and contributing editors. The journal relies heavily on volunteer time for much of its publishing activities. A recent article by Open Medicine editors says that it takes from about 25 to 31 hours to process each article- most of which is volunteer time. 9 The journal uses the OJS system. It is part of Synergies Canada and thus receives free hosting and technical services by Simon Fraser University Library. Until recently, the journal has received funding solely through donations and sponsorships. The journal has a number of categories by which individuals and organizations can contribute: • Supporters: provide a one-time, monthly or annual donations- a minimum donation of $10 is accepted. • Sponsors: Companies, individuals and other organizations are invited to support the development of Open Medicine by becoming a journal sponsor. Sponsorships provide funds that will help Open Medicine advance its service to authors and readers and fulfill its mission. • Partners: Mainly libraries who support the mission of Open Medicine and provide funding 9 Murray et al., pg. e1 8
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