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Article
Journals at bepress: New Twists on an Old Model
Learned Publishing
(2008)
Abstract
In recent years academic journal publishers have explored a variety of new business models. The Berkeley Electronic Press (bepress), founded by professors in 1999, now publishes 39 electronic-only journals. bepress’s own model rests on three principles: improve, but do not break, the traditional journal; allow non-subscribers to read articles as guests; and offer reasonable and sustainable prices to libraries. This model has resulted in steady growth. Even in the shifting landscape of open access, there remains a place for professional journal publishers who offer innovative improvements, traditionally qualified content, and reasonable prices.
Keywords
- Online journals,
- scholarly publishing,
- open access
Disciplines
Publication Date
April, 2008
Publisher Statement
Originally published in Learned Publishing, doi: 10.1087/095315108X288929
Citation Information
Irene Perciali and Aaron Edlin. "Journals at bepress: New Twists on an Old Model" Learned Publishing 21.2 (2008): 116-122. DOI: 10.1087/095315108X288929
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/irene_kamotsky/8