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Add automatic hold-on-submit based on flags from classifier - There are some flags from the classifier (such as line numbers, two copies) that should result in a submission going straight to the hold status for admin action when submitted. Moderators should not get any notification of such submissions until admins have had a chance to resolve obvious technical issues. Completed.
Add ORCID author identifier support - We would like to support ORCID identifiers for better interoperability with other repositories implementing authority control and also as a route toward providing institutional statistics for member organizations (because ORCID has implemented storage of affiliation identifiers in the profile data). ORCID identifiers will be associated with arXiv user accounts via the ORCID OAuth process. Completed.
Improve moderator web interface, add personal checkbox - We want to encourage moderator use of the web interface to streamline their workflow. The moderator web interface was significantly extended and improved in 2014. Work will improve clarity based on the feedback we have received and provide each moderator with the ability to mark submissions as checked. Postponed pending experience with facilities to allow moderators to recategorize articles via the web interface.
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Continue testing the arXiv Scientific Director position – In 2014, we created a new position to provide intellectual leadership for arXiv's operation and appointed Chris Myers as the interim Scientific Director. We’ll continue to test and refine the job description and also consider the effectiveness of the current arXiv team model. Myers' appointment extended to the end of 2016. Position need needs to be assessed, revised (if necessary), and posted in early 2016.
Setting development priorities - arXiv operates on limited resources therefore it is critical for us to identify and set priorities. In support of this goal, we’ll experiment with an online survey to get input from both SAB and MAB in ranking and commenting on this year’s technical agenda. Completed.
Continue the membership drive & identify new funding sources - We continue to be encouraged with the five-year pledges and increasing number of arXiv member institutions. Creating a broad and international network of supporters require ongoing efforts. We are entering the third year of our 5-year business plan. One of the goals this year is to start planning for the next 5-years. The idea of adding a Give button was provisionally approved by SAB & MAB, contingent on a pilot proposal that will lay out the details. Also, we want to explore other funding opportunities from federal and private agencies. Work in progress, during the last 3 years, each year we add 5-10 new members.
Continue assessing and refining the operation of the new governance model -The arXiv principles aim to clarify the authority, responsibilities, and constraints of CUL, MAB, and SAB. Ironing out problems and developing a working system will require some time to test and observe the inner operation of the governance model. We will continue our engagements with the advisory boards and experiment with different communication strategies to share our vision, priorities, and challenges and to seek their input.
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