A History
Learn about the origins of Path to Open, a unique community-based approach to funding the publication of open access monographs.
Path to Open is a multiyear community-based pilot hosted by JSTOR that tests a new funding model for open access monographs. It aims to make one thousand scholarly books—across humanistic disciplines and from a diverse group of university presses—freely available to readers.
The Path to Open Community Advisory Committee includes representatives from publishing, library, and author communities. Supported by ACLS, the committee provides guidance to JSTOR in further developing Path to Open as a model for open access book publication that centers bibliodiversity, equity, sustainability, and transparency.
Formed with guidance from the Educopia Institute, the Community Advisory Committee provides an important forum for dialogue and problem-solving to benefit all participants in the open access book ecosystem. Committee members will advise on priorities and goals for Path to Open, engage with other open access initiatives to encourage shared learning, and foster understanding among scholars and administrators about the value of this model for open access publishing. The committee welcomes input and will facilitate conversations among the wider library, publishing, and scholarly communities in the coming year.
Scholars want for their books to be read and to matter; convening this advisory committee is a key step in ensuring that various segments of the scholarly community are working together in conscientious ways to make this happen. James Shulman, ACLS Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Members of the committee serve for two years, with the opportunity for two renewals. Terms are staggered to ensure continuity.
The Path to Open Community Advisory Committee supports the longevity, effectiveness, and sustainability of the Path to Open pilot initiative. It comprises representative community members who provide feedback, recommendations, and insight as well as outreach and community-building support for the pilot.
Stewarded by ACLS, responsibilities of the committee include:
Learn about the origins of Path to Open, a unique community-based approach to funding the publication of open access monographs.
Please contact Sarah McKee (smckee@acls.org) with questions.