In 2021 we coined the term “Integrity of the scholarly record (ISR)” to help position Crossref’s role as a part of the broader field of Research Integrity. We’ve had multiple community conversations where metadata, tools such as Crossmark, and our membership processes have been discussed widely. Acquiring the Retraction Watch data in 2023 and then engaging with the group of sleuths has also helped us to move these conversations forward. Given the increasing focus on research integrity challenges within our community, Crossref is exploring whether we may want to offer additional tools that would help publishers and other members address current research integrity issues. To involve the community in these conversations in a more structured way, we set up an ISR advisory group that will be involved in relevant conversations about ISR tools and practices longer term.
The Crossref ISR advisory group will focus on the following tasks:
With the exception of Crossref staff, the group will be limited to one representative from each participating organization, unless particular agenda items or topics call for additional expertise from additional colleagues or departments from within a single organisation. Members are, however, free to discuss the information shared during meetings with colleagues. Members can choose to leave the Advisory Group at any time but are asked to send their resignation in writing to the Chair and/or Facilitator.
Advisory Group members commit to attend all meetings by conference call, and may choose to send a named proxy if they are not available. The schedule of meetings is at the discretion of the Chair/Facilitator and may vary depending on whether there are relevant topics for discussion but are usually held four times per year. Notes are circulated by the Chair/Facilitator after each call, and any members who were unable to attend a call are asked to ensure they read these and take note of any action items. AI bots will not be allowed on advisory group calls. Members are asked not to invite colleagues or any external party to join Advisory Group meetings unless they have discussed this with the Chair/Facilitator prior to the call. This ensures a consistency in development approach and a level of fluency during meetings.
Please contact Helena Cousijn with any questions or to apply to join the advisory group.
