The very nature of scholarly platforms faces uncertainty as influences like aggregation, OA mandates, and now AI have disrupted the way users experience research content. So what happens if platforms disappear entirely? If content discovery and usage occur outside of publisher-controlled venues? This panel will discuss aspects like licensing, analytics, and the role of members in a possible disintermediated future.
SPEAKERS:
• Roy Kaufman, Managing Director Business Development and Government Relations, Copyright Clearance Center
• Roger Schonfeld, VP, Libraries, Scholarly Communication, and Museums, Ithaka S+R
• Lori Carlin, Chief Commercial Officer & Senior Consultant, Delta Think
• Michael Hardesty, Manager, Digital Products & Platforms, National Academy of Sciences
• Moderated by Hannah Heckner Swain, VP, Strategic Partnerships, Silverchair
