Scholarly Communications
About
At the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI), we define scholarly communication as the cycle through which scholarly information is created, evaluated, disseminated, acquired, and preserved. We offer a range of services and initiatives to PALNI-supported institutions, including open access, scholarly publishing, institutional repositories, affordable learning, and digitization. Staff and faculty members at PALNI schools can reach out to us at any time for support or individual consultations.
Services and Initiatives
Affordable
Learning
PALSave supports student success and retention by fostering the use of Open Educational Resources (OER).
Institutional Repositories
In partnership with PALCI, we offer an affordable, open source, and collaborative IR solution.
Open
Publishing
PALNI authors can publish their scholarly content through free and open platforms via PALNI Open Press.
Browse PALNI-Wide Services
Looking for a specific service? The PALNI services list contains a comprehensive overview of all ScholComm initiatives. Browse services by type, or submit the request form for more assistance.
Contact the PALNI Scholarly Communications Team
Amanda Hurford
Scholarly Communications Director Amanda Hurford directs the consortia-wide repository, affordable learning, and open-access publishing services, and leads administrative teams and task forces to carry out those projects. She also manages the effort to raise awareness of scholarly communication issues and directs the professional development of librarians and staff assigned to scholarly communications work at each of the PALNI institutions.
Emily Helton
Affordable Learning Program Manager Emily Helton directs the PALSave Affordable Learning Program and advances affordable learning initiatives across PALNI institutions. She coordinates program operations and faculty grants, develops training and resources, and supports zero-cost instructional materials. Helton provides OER and open pedagogy expertise and collaborates with library staff to expand access and assess impact.
Nic Don
Stanton-Roark
Digital Repository and Archives Manager Nic Don Stanton-Roark oversees Hyku Commons, PALNI’s shared repository service, and provides archives consulting and training for PALNI-supported libraries. He brings deep expertise in repositories and archives to support the ongoing development of Hyku and archival services across the consortium, strengthening PALNI’s collaborative infrastructure and expanding access to digital scholarship and historical materials.