The latest President’s Letter highlights scholarly publishing news from the last quarter, resources you might have missed, and reflects on progress toward our community’s strategic goals.

Cast Your Vote! The ballot for the 2025-2026 election is now available. Members must log in to access the ballot and vote. Voting is open through Friday, April 11!

Senior Director, Professional and Consumer Publishing, American Academy of Pediatrics

Recognizing an SSP member who has demonstrated outstanding service and innovative contributions to the field. Nomination packets are due March 28, 2025.

Five dynamic sessions that combine expert-led panel discussions, group breakout sessions, and reflective exercises—register today to secure your spot in this transformative leadership training opportunity! 

Registration is open for our 47th Annual Meeting, taking place May 28–30, 2025, at the Hilton Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland. This year’s meeting, themed “Reimagining the Future of Scholarly Publishing at the Intersection of Value and Values,” will provide a vital forum for professionals across the scholarly publishing ecosystem to explore the evolving landscape of research dissemination. Register today and take advantage of our Early Bird rates until April 18!

Editorial Assistant, The Journal of Rheumatology

This quick reader survey closes on March 7, 2025. Ten lucky respondents will win an exclusive TSK apron!

The recent months have been deeply unsettling for those of us who work in the global scholarly communications industry.  The challenges stemming from a shifting U.S. political landscape, which threaten academic freedom, DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) initiatives, the …

Join us next week for a FREE webinar that will provide practical insights and strategies for those new to using AI in their work.  “From Manuscripts to Machines: A Fun Dive into AI for Publishing Newbies,” taking place on Wednesday, …