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Innovative People Advancing Scholarly Communication

SSP's mission is to advance scholarly publishing and communication, and the professional development of its members through education, collaboration, and networking.
Our Leadership Academy is just around the corner! Over five sessions, including panel discussions, group breakout sessions, and reflective exercises, the Leadership Academy offers modules tailored to contemporary leadership needs. Register ahead of the first session on February 26!
Leadership Academy Returns for Its Second Year: Virtual Training to Develop 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 opportunity! 
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February 13, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Guest Post: The Human Heart of Science — Navigating AI Anxiety in the Academic World - The Scholarly Kitchen
Guest Post: The Human Heart of Science — Navigating AI Anxiety in the Academic World - The Scholarly Kitchen
Today's guest blogger calls for "rehumanizing" our view on AI innovations and their impacts on our mental health and our communities.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Whether you're new to scholarly publishing or a seasoned pro, consider applying for the next round of our Mentorship Program. This exciting program connects members for professional development, information exchange, networking, and personal growth.

Applications are due February 17.
The SSP Mentorship Program is Open – Apply Today
Applications for our 2026 Mentorships are open - learn more and apply now!
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February 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Wiley Reaches Milestone of 125+ Multi-Year Transformational Agreements with Institutions Worldwide, Helping Research Drive Impact
Wiley Reaches Milestone of 125+ Multi-Year Transformational Agreements with Institutions Worldwide, Helping Research Drive Impact
Member News Release submitted by Wiley on 02/09/2026.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Guest Post — There's an Elephant in the Room, but Not in Your Usage Reports - The Scholarly Kitchen
Guest Post — There's an Elephant in the Room, but Not in Your Usage Reports - The Scholarly Kitchen
Today's guest bloggers spotlight a gap in traditional usage reporting, third-party AI usage, and recommend steps needed to recover missing usage data.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Silverchair Launches the Discovery Bridge MCP to Connect Scholarly Content with AI-Powered Research Workflows
Silverchair Launches the Discovery Bridge MCP to Connect Scholarly Content with AI-Powered Research Workflows
Member News Release submitted by Silverchair on 02/10/2026.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Access Innovations Moves to Essentially Remote Operations
Access Innovations Moves to Essentially Remote Operations
Member News Release submitted by Access Innovations, Inc. on 02/09/2026.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
So... IS the Essence of a Journal Portable? Checking in on _NeuroImage_ and _Imaging Neuroscience_ - The Scholarly Kitchen
So... IS the Essence of a Journal Portable? Checking in on _NeuroImage_ and _Imaging Neuroscience_ - The Scholarly Kitchen
How are two competing neuroscience journals faring since the editorial board of one departed to create the other?
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February 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Meet SSP member Amanda Sulicz! Amanda is an Associate Program Manager for Publishing Ethics for IEEE.

Discover our members' unique career paths, first scholarly publishing roles, pivotal career moments, and more in our profile directory! #WeAreSSP
Professional Profile: Amanda Sulicz
Highlighting unique career paths and insights, SSP Members share their first scholarly publishing role, pivotal moments in their career, and more!
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February 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Five industry bodies. One shared commitment to the future of scholarly communication. The #RosenblumAward 2026 recipient has been announced. Learn why this year's winner was selected!
Digital Preservation of the Scholarly Record Receives the 2026 Rosenblum Award for Scholarly Publishing Impact
February 10, 2026 The Rosenblum Award Committee is delighted to announce that the 2026 Rosenblum Award for Scholarly Publishing Impact has been awarded to Digital Preservation of the Scholarly Record. This joint collaboration by the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP), the Association of University Presses (AUPresses), the National Information Standards Organization (NISO), […]
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February 10, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Guest Post — Putting the "U" in FAIR - The Scholarly Kitchen
Guest Post — Putting the "U" in FAIR - The Scholarly Kitchen
Today's guest blogger calls for adding "understandable" to the FAIR data principles, to ensure we do not surrender human knowledge in our rush for automation.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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February 10, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Designed for Someone Else’s Life: Balancing Academic Careers with Caregiving Responsibilities - The Scholarly Kitchen
Designed for Someone Else’s Life: Balancing Academic Careers with Caregiving Responsibilities - The Scholarly Kitchen
Most people in academic careers will at some point be faced with parenting and/or caregiving responsibilities. But is academia designed to support caregivers and parents?
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February 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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SSP Insights | Organization Survey
Gain valuable insights on competitive salaries and benefits, crucial for attracting and retaining top talent!
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February 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Guest Post — Why Science Communication Must be the Next Competitive Edge for Scholarly Publishers - The Scholarly Kitchen
Guest Post — Why Science Communication Must be the Next Competitive Edge for Scholarly Publishers - The Scholarly Kitchen
Today's guest bloggers assert that the future of the scholarly publishing depends on mastering science communication with the same rigor that global consumer brands apply to marketing.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Silverchair’s AI-Powered Dynamic Discovery to Enhance Subscriber Value Across the American Diabetes Association’s Journals
Silverchair’s AI-Powered Dynamic Discovery to Enhance Subscriber Value Across the American Diabetes Association’s Journals
Member News Release submitted by Silverchair on 02/03/2026.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Back to the (Article of the) Future: An interview with Sami Benchekroun and Rod Cookson - The Scholarly Kitchen
Back to the (Article of the) Future: An interview with Sami Benchekroun and Rod Cookson - The Scholarly Kitchen
In this interview with Alice Meadows, Sami Benchekroun (Morressier/Molecular Connections) and Rod Cookson (The Royal Society) share their thoughts about how and why scholarly publishing needs to move away from being article-based.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:54 PM
February 4, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Meet SSP member Amanda Sulicz! Amanda is an Associate Program Manager for Publishing Ethics for IEEE.

Discover our members' unique career paths, first scholarly publishing roles, pivotal career moments, and more in our profile directory! #WeAreSSP
Professional Profile: Amanda Sulicz
Highlighting unique career paths and insights, SSP Members share their first scholarly publishing role, pivotal moments in their career, and more!
www.sspnet.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Responding to the Threat of Zero-Click Search and AI Summaries: How Do We Tame The Crocodile? - The Scholarly Kitchen
Responding to the Threat of Zero-Click Search and AI Summaries: How Do We Tame The Crocodile? - The Scholarly Kitchen
AI-driven zero-click search is widening the gap between visibility and usage, threatening publisher revenue, research integrity, and trust. How should we respond?
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February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Why Authors Aren’t Disclosing AI Use and What Publishers Should (Not) do About It - Part 2 - The Scholarly Kitchen
Why Authors Aren’t Disclosing AI Use and What Publishers Should (Not) do About It - Part 2 - The Scholarly Kitchen
Current AI disclosure guidelines are failing and driving AI use underground rather than making it transparent. In this follow-up post, I turn to the more challenging question: what publishers should do about it. 
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February 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM