Join the C4DISC Communications and Outreach Working Group Help us amplify equity, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in scholarly communications The Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) is seeking passionate volunteers to join our new Communications and Outreach Working Group. About C4DISC C4DISC is a coalition of scholarly communications organizations working to build … Continue reading Call for Working Group Volunteer Members – Communications a...| Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm ET In today’s global landscape, the scholarly publishing industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of integrating values centered around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), and sustainability, including the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), into their organizational frameworks. It is essential that the publishing industry and publishing process … Continue reading Upcoming C4DISC Webinar – I...| Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Toolkit for Disability Equity, a comprehensive resource designed to advance disability equity in scholarly communications. This toolkit offers practical guidance, strategies, and tools to create more inclusive environments for individuals with disabilities. As a community-led project, our goal was to focus our resource on the needs of disabled people, while … Continue reading Launch of the C4DISC Toolkit for Disability Equity| Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications
Several years after the launch of C4DISC, in a challenging political climate, we are encouraged to see reaffirmations of commitment to our Joint Statement of Principles by some of our members. _______ The C4DISC Joint Statement of Principles underpin the Coalition’s mission, vision and values. Mission: Work with organizations and individuals to build equity, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in scholarly … Continue reading Members reaffirm commitment to C4DISC Joint Statement o...| Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications
In February, the Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications hosted a Rapid Response Day addressing the current political situation around DEI. Dozens of community members came together to share knowledge, identify priorities, and begin work on needed resources. One of those resources was a document providing guidance for professional membership communities (like C4DISC’s … Continue reading C4DISC releases Guidance for Professional Membership Communities| Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications
Bridging Intergenerational Experiences Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm ET (15:00-16:00 UTC) The majority of today’s workforce come from four generations: Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The differences among experiences, communication styles, and values common to each generation can lead to misunderstandings and create conflict on the job. So how can … Continue reading C4DISC webinar April 29: Bridging Intergenerational Experiences| Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications
The next C4DISC Community of Practice call will be on April 10, 2025 at 11 am Eastern / 4 pm UK. Time converter link. The theme this time is Securing and Sustaining Organizational Commitment to DEIA Initiatives. At our 1 year anniversary call, our COP members said they would like to hear from the community on … Continue reading April 10 Community of Practice Call – Securing and Sustaining Organizational Commitment to DEIA Initiatives| Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications
Volunteers Needed! C4DISC DEIA Community of Practice C4DISC is seeking volunteers to help manage our Community of Practice, a virtual space for connecting and peer learning around DEIA in scholarly communications – for those with a dedicated DEIA role or with a DEIA remit as part of their role, whether in a paid or volunteer … Continue reading Call for Volunteers – C4DISC DEIA Community of Practice| Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications
An article entitled DEIA and Doing the Right Thing has been published today in the Scholarly Kitchen. The article is authored by some members of the C4DISC Steering Committee. C4DISC’s mission is to work with organizations and individuals to build equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in scholarly communications while valuing differences, welcoming diverse perspectives, learning from different communities, … Continue reading DEIA and Doing the Right Thing| Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications
The Steering Committee would like to invite you to participate in a Rapid Response Sprint on Thursday, February 13. See below for details. Purpose: To assemble resources and provide support to C4DISC member and partner organizations and community members as they respond to the current political landscape around DEIA work. Format: This will be a day-long, drop-in … Continue reading Invitation to C4DISC Rapid Response Sprint, 13 February 2025| Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications
While a growing awareness of racial disparities has resulted in a groundswell of support for inclusivity in scholarly publishing, the resulting initiatives would be more effective if our profession…| Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications
