Discussions on digital journals – Novembrer 22, 2012 [fr]
Humanities journals have often served as laboratories for experimentation. This capacity for innovation is well-illustrated by the advent of the digital revolution. Many journals now offer electronic versions of their work that accompany or even replace the print-based versions. This evolution has led to major shifts in all aspects of a journal’s lifecycle, including new economic/business models, publishing practices, and creative new ways to engage with readers.
On Thursday, November 22, three roundtable discussions will take place between French and Canadian editors of French and Canadian humanities journals at the University of Toronto, in partnership with York University and the Consulate General of France in Toronto. The panellists will talk about the major shifts in the publishing industry, share their approaches, and learn from one another. Admission to these discussions will be free and open to the public (online registration required http://resource.library.utoronto.ca/course_registration/course.cfm?affiliation=staffdev&course_id=1244 )
Information about French panellists
Six editors of French humanities journals have been invited to take part in these discussions and to share their experiences:
Alexander Neumann, the editorial director of the journal Variations
Eric Monnet, member of the editorial board of the journal of research in social sciences Tracés
Gérard Wormser, director of the international journal of research in social sciences and literature Sens public.
Jedediah Sklower, member of the editorial board of the journal . Volume ! dedicated to folk music.
Pierre Mounier, assistant director of the Centre pour l’édition électronique ouverte (the Digital Publishing Centre), Cléo.
Thierry Gervais, editor in chief of the journal Études photographiques. ->http://etudesphotographiques.revues.org/]
Information about the panel sessions
Venue : University of Toronto, OISE Library, 252 Bloor St. W.
Date : Thursday, November 22, 2012
9:30 am – Welcome and plenary speech by Jean-François Fortin, Director, Research Portfolio, SSHRC
10:45 am– Panel session 1
Digital Publishing: New Ways of Writing - Impact on Publishing Practices (production modes, editorial processes, changes to peer review, ability to work with new formats/multimedia)
French panellists: Gérard Wormser (Sens public) and Jedediah Sklower (Volume !)
1:15 pm – Panel session 2
Digital Revolution: New Ways of Reading - How Digital Publishing has Changed Audiences and Readership (enhanced possibilities for engagement with content)
French panellists: Pierre Mounier (Cléo), Eric Monnet (Tracés), Alexander Neumann (Variations) and Gérard Wormser (Sens Public)
3 pm – Panel session 3
Digital Publishing - Effects on Economics and Business Models
French panellists: Eric Monnet (Tracés) and Thierry Gervais (Etudes photographiques)
