Society for Scholarly Publishing

Register for the New Directions in Scholarly Publishing Seminar, taking place on September 15, 2026, at the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and online. This year we’re trying something new: a single, focused day of programming in Cambridge, MA. This year’s program is being developed by the New Directions Working Group co-led by Ginny Herbert (Clarke & Esposito) and Jamie Devereaux (Sage).

The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) recently convened a Town Hall with colleagues from across scholarly publishing, research institutions, libraries, societies, university presses, and service providers to discuss the United States Office of Management and Budget’s proposed changes to federal financial assistance guidance and the potential implications for scholarly publishing, research communication, professional societies, and the broader research ecosystem.

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently distributed a proposal to update the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, or Uniform Guidance. The proposed rule introduces new requirements for federal programs, including grant distribution, that would significantly constrain the role of scientific expertise in federal decision-making.

SSP is pleased to share the findings from our 2026 membership survey, providing valuable insights into member engagement and preferences. We encourage interested parties to read this report alongside our 2024 results, featured on The Scholarly Kitchen, for a more comprehensive comparison. Please note that we want to emphasize two key disclaimers regarding the survey results. The first of these disclaimers is that we had 118 respondents (11%) compared to 2024’s 222 respondents (18%).

The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) celebrated the achievements of six individuals for their invaluable contributions to SSP and scholarly communication at our much-anticipated 48th Annual Meeting, held in Chula Vista, California, at the end of May.

We are excited to announce the fourth Pulse Check poll, “Social Media in Scholarly Communications,” which will gather timely, actionable insights from across the scholarly communications community. The poll explores how social media is being used across the scholarly communications ecosystem and how its role is evolving in practice.

Winners of the 2nd Annual EPIC Awards Celebration were announced May 28 at SSP’s 48th Annual Meeting We are proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Excellence in Publishing, Information Technology, & Communications (EPIC) Awards. Now in its second year, the EPIC Awards highlight the remarkable achievements of individuals and teams who are advancing scholarly publishing through creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge innovation.

Our heartfelt thanks go to our 48th Annual Meeting Sponsors! Their generous support makes it possible to host our premiere gathering of industry professionals, and we are deeply grateful for their ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional development across the field of scholarly communication.

You’ve got your registration confirmed, hotel room booked, sessions bookmarked, and time blocked off on your calendar for networking. Now let’s talk about what else you could get up to while you’re in town! The SSP Annual Meeting is landing in Chula Vista at the end of May, and it’s well worth a little extra time on either side of the schedule. It tends to fly under the radar right up until you’re eating the best fish taco of your life and wondering why you didn’t come sooner.

The countdown to SSP’s Annual Meeting is on, and the exhibit hall promises to be a buzzing hub of innovation, networking, and some exciting swag to take home! The sessions at this year’s Annual Meeting promise to dive deep into funding cuts, AI disruption, shrinking budgets, and a peer review system under pressure. When you need a break from the big questions, the coffee station and the exhibit hall are just around the corner.