Purpose

To oversee the publication of the Society's scientific journals; to report to the Board of Directors, at least annually, regarding the editorial and financial status of the journals; and to make recommendations to the Board of Directors on substantive editorial policy issues and financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the strategic development and priorities, effective organization and interrelationship of IDSA journals such that they contribute to the overall goals of the Society;
• Review journals strategies and editorial policies to support IDSA goals and make recommendations to the Board of Directors as necessary;
• Provide oversight of editorial operations, including monitoring financial aspects of the journals in relation to the overall budget of the Society and bring recommendations to the Board of Directors as necessary;
• Oversee the performance of the publisher, provide input regarding publisher contracts and recommend changes to publishing operations as necessary to the Board of Directors;
• Remain abreast of the current scholarly publishing environment and make recommendations to the Board of Directors as necessary to ensure IDSA’s journals remain among the premier journals in infectious diseases.
• A commitment to ensuring that principles of inclusion, diversity, access and equity are applied throughout IDSA governance.

Ideal Qualifications

• Knowledge of the scholarly publishing environment;
• Prior experience as an author, corresponding author, reviewer or editorial advisory board member for an IDSA journal or other scholarly scientific journal;

Number of Members

Minimum of 11 members.

Composition

Members shall include a Chair, Vice Chair and at least 9 at-large members. The Editors of the journals of the Society and the Chief Executive Officer will serve as non-voting members of the committee.

Meeting Frequency

The Publications Committee will meet as frequently as is appropriate to its mission, with a minimum of one in-person meeting per year during IDWeek, and typically one additional in-person meeting in the Spring of each year. Occasional conference calls are also held. Committee members will be asked to respond to email communications on a regular or as needed basis to provide input on emerging concepts or strategies.  Committee members may also be asked to volunteer for working groups that require additional teleconferences and/or email communications.

Estimated Time Commitment

10 to 20 hours per year, not including travel time; additional time will be required if member participates in working group(s) for special projects. 

Method of Appointment

With input from the CEO, committee chair, and committee staff liaison, the members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.

Term of Office

The Chair and Vice Chair shall serve for two years.  Reappointment for one additional, consecutive, one-year term is permissible.  Members shall serve three-year terms with no option for consecutive reappointment.

Accountability

Reports to Board of Directors

Staff Liaison

Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Membership