Villanova University

Falvey Memorial Library

Distinctive Collections and Digital Engagement

2019 CONTACT:
Michael Foight, Director of Distinctive Collections and Digital Engagement
Phone: 610.519.5185
Email: michael.foight@villanova.edu

Program Overview

In support of Villanova University’s academic mission, the library is committed to the creation and dissemination of scholarship; utilizing digital modes and exploring new media for scholarly communication; and whenever possible, fostering open and public access to the intellectual contributions it publishes.

Publishing Activities Began: 2009
Location: United States
Organization: services distributed across library units/departments
Stage (1–5): 3 - Developmental
Open Access Focus (1–5): 4 - Very Important
Program Advisory/Editorial Board: No
Peer Reviewed Journals: 50%

Staffing (in Full Time Equivalents):

Professional staff: 1.5
Paraprofessional staff:
Graduate students:
Undergraduates:

Funding Sources for Publishing Activities:

Library Materials Budget: %
Library Operating Budget: 100%
Non-library Campus Budget: %
Endowment Income: %
Charitable Contributions: %
Grants: %
Sales Revenue: %
Licensing Revenue: %
Charge Backs: %
Other: %

Publishing Activities

All Library Publishing Activities:

Campus-based Faculty-driven Journals: 2
Campus-based Student-driven Journals: 2
Journals Produced for External Groups: 2

Open Access Publishing:

Campus-based Faculty-driven Journals: 2
Campus-based Student-driven Journals: 2

Paid Publishing:

Journals Produced for External Groups: 2

Highlights

Disciplinary Specialties:

Catholic Studies
History
Literature

Top Publications:

Journal of Big History
American Catholic Studies
Journal of Catholic Higher Education

Partners

Internal Partners: campus departments or programs; individual faculty

Technologies & Services

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Digital Preservation Strategy:

Additional Services:

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