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Author curated links: Based on the findings of the arXiv user study , improving support for linking research data, code, slides and other materials associated with papers emerged as an important service to expand.
Status: in progressNot started; to be implemented be implemented in Python/Flask.
Publish physics category descriptions: Finalize input from moderators and publish the descriptions on arXiv.org. This work started in 2016 and we hope to complete early 2017.
Status: in In progress; awaitng awaiting review.
Overlap policy: Implement the SAB Sept 2014 decision that cases of self-overlap get bounced to users before publishing.
Status: not Not started. Dependent on submission and overlap tools currently in development.
Update Help pages: Assess which section of the Help pages to update in 2017 (submission, moderation, reading/downloading, etc). Rewrite those sections. Identify straggling pages and pages that could be slated for removal.
Status: ongoingCompleted for 2017.
Systematize arXiv's individual archive pages: The "home" pages for individual archives within arXiv have grown organically over time and are inconsistent with each other and in some cases outdated.
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Stakeholder communication improvements:
- Provide a means for stakeholders to submit requests in a consistent way.
Status: in progress.
- Define best Improve practices for prioritizing and ensuring that requests do not not get lost in the action or become stale.
Status: ongoing.
- Improve process of communicating with stakeholders to ensure that the loop is closed on each request and that the submitter receives updates on status and closure.
Status: ongoing. Implemented quarterly Roadmap and backlog reviews.
Continuous prioritization of development priorities:
- Modify the planning process so that the Roadmap becomes living document that can incorporate changes on a quarterly basis.Evolve development team tactical process to manage backlog and support tickets effectively and enable continuous evaluation of priorities and resources to maximize impact.
Status: ongoing Implemented.
- Coordinate the communication between the SAB, the arXiv development and admin teams to ensure a transparent process that engages key stakeholders in a new prioritization process.
Status: ongoing Implemented with the development of the 2017 Roadmap.
arXiv Workflow and Moderation analysis: Embark on a fresh analysis of workflows for moderators, appellate moderators, and Chairs. Identify and implement process improvements. This will inform both classic arXiv and arXiv-NG. Improve communication to moderators regarding system updates, process improvement, guidelines for moderation, and recruitment. Expand documentation on roles, relationships, and workflows between moderators, appellate moderators, committees, and Chairs.
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Continue the membership drive & identify new funding sources: Ensuring a broad international network of supporters requires an ongoing effort in order to develop new outreach strategies and revenue sources. We will continue our efforts in increasing awareness about sustainability issues and the arXiv business plan. Also, we will raise additional revenue streams through online fund raising campaigns and the promotion of the new sponsorship program.
Status: in-In progress with successful online fund raising efforts
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Raise funds to support arXiv-NG project: In addition to raising funds to support the current arXiv operation, during 2016, we successfully secured two grants in the amount of $650,000 to initiate the next-generation arXiv initiative, which is envisioned to be a 3-year project with a total budget of $2+ million. Therefore it is essential that we continue writing grants to raise the necessary funds for successful and timely completion of the project. Click for more information on arXiv-NG initiative.
Status: in-In progress - proposal submitted to Heising-Simons Foundation
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