Good advice for authors Rachel Singer Gordon, Publish, Don't Perish! Library Literature and the Gift Economy, Library Link, July 2005. Reasons for librarians to publish, especially in some OA form. Gordon's arguments apply to scholarly authors of all kinds, not just librarians. Excerpt: You will note also that most of these opportunities [for name recognition, building your resume and reputation, and advancing the literature] are maximized when access to your work is also maximized. I’ve talked before about the advantages of publishing online, especially in free, open-access venues. (See February and March 2005.) The library literature of course contains a healthy mix of publication outlets, both free and fee - but take accessibility into account, along with other considerations, when choosing an outlet for your work.