Sustainability Initiative
In January 2010, Cornell University Library (CUL) undertook an effort to establish a long-term sustainable support model for arXiv. This effort aimed to reduce arXiv's financial burden and dependence on a single institution, instead creating a broad-based, community-supported resource. As a three-year interim strategy for 2010-2012, CUL initially established a voluntary institutional contribution model and invited pledges from 200 libraries and research laboratories worldwide that represent arXiv's heaviest institutional users. The ultimate goal has been developing a long-term business and management plan by summer 2012. A planning grant from the Simons Foundation enabled CUL to develop a strategy to transition arXiv from CUL's exclusive initiative to a collaboratively governed, community-supported resource.
arXiv Scientific Advisory Board & arXiv Sustainability Advisory GroupCornell University Library is engaged in planning activities to expand funding sources for arXiv to ensure its stability and continued development. arXiv is maintained and operated by the Cornell University Library, with guidance from the arXiv Scientific Advisory Board and several subject Advisory Committees. Additionally, the arXiv Sustainability Advisory Group provides an essential consultative role in developing diverse sustainability strategies for arXiv.
- arXiv Submission by Subject & Institutional Download Distribution (2010)
- CY 2010 Budget
- CY 2011 Budget
- CY 2012 Budget
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