As a founding member of C4DISC, the Society of Scholarly Publishing has been a leader in promoting accessibility, diversity, and equitable and inclusive practices within the scholarly communications ecosystem. The current challenges threatening academic freedom, DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) initiatives, the scholarly record, and federal research funding that are affecting our community remind us why our collective work through C4DISC is vital. SSP is reaffirming the Society’s commitment to the principles and mission of the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC).
C4DISC Mission: Work with organizations and individuals to build equity, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in scholarly communications.
C4DISC Vision: A socially just community that welcomes, values, and celebrates all who seek to contribute to scholarly communications.
In principle and in practice, collectively, C4DISC member and partner organizations value and seek accessibility, diversity, and equitable and inclusive practices within the scholarly communications ecosystem. Our goal is to promote involvement, innovation, and expanded access to leadership opportunities that maximize engagement across identity groups and professional levels.
