A 10-Year Vision for Library Publishing

The 2024 Library Publishing Forum’s keynote addressed the first decade of the Library Publishing Coalition (LPC), celebrating its history while focusing on future aspirations. Katherine Skinner initiated discussions on where library publishing should aim to be in the next ten years. Key themes emerged: enhancing inclusivity and leadership opportunities within the field, asserting library publishing’s role in open access and scholarly innovation, and ensuring long-term program sustainability. The attendees identified challenges, including limited resources and diversity, and proposed approaches like leadership development, advocacy, and collaboration to strengthen the library publishing community’s future.