New Platform to Improve Accessibility, Durability and Flexibility of Unique Content
March 18, New York, NY – Lived Places Publishing (LPP) proudly announces its official launch on the Fulcrum.org platform. This milestone marks a significant advancement in the accessibility and discoverability of scholarly content focused on social identity and the lived experience of place.
LPP publishes concise narrative-based stories and texts of Lived Experience, designed as Course Readings. The Intersections: Identity & Place Collection comprises 105 ebook titles, developed under LPP’s mission to amplify marginalized voices, ensuring a broad scope of perspectives gained through Lived Experience. Our publishing model includes full eBook Interlibrary Loan (ILL), DRM-free, unlimited user access, within a one-time perpetual rights acquisition model. LPP proudly sets aside 5% of all revenues to underwrite certain titles as Open Access, at the author’s request. To date we have published 4 Open Access titles.
“Our mission is two-fold, to ensure that our content is novel, vital, and topical, and to deliver that content in a format which meets the needs of libraries, including ILL rights, removal of DRM restrictions, and a single unlimited acquisitions model,” said David Parker, Co-Founder and Publisher at Lived Places Publishing.
Fulcrum’s platform is based on open-source library-owned infrastructure based at the University of Michigan Library and offers a range of advantages that align with our mission, including:
- Flexibility: Support for a wide range of digital objects and familiar workflows for publishing production staff.
- Durability: Best-in-class solutions for long-term preservation, underpinned by Fedora and preserved by the University of Michigan Library.
- Discoverability: Stable identifiers and integration with key partners ensure that all objects are easily discoverable.
- Accessibility: Commitment to supporting and improving the accessibility of content. Fulcrum aims to meet the latest WCAG 2 AA standards.
- Integrity: Transparent business practices with no hidden fees and clear accounting for costs.
Jon Cawthorne, Librarian, Wayne State University:
“As libraries continue to champion inclusivity and access, the partnership between Lived Places Publishing and Fulcrum offers an exciting model for delivering content that truly reflects the diverse lived experiences of our communities. This collaboration demonstrates a shared commitment to expanding the reach of critical scholarship while maintaining principles of openness and affordability.”
Dominic Broadhurst, Head of Content & Discovery at The University of Salford:
“Libraries are increasingly seeking innovative ways to provide content that is not only accessible but also reflective of diverse identities and experiences. The partnership between Lived Places Publishing and Fulcrum ensures that students and faculty benefit from content that is both academically rigorous and deeply relevant to contemporary social discourse.”
For more information about Lived Places Publishing and its offerings, please visit https://livedplacespublishing.com.
About Lived Places Publishing:
Lived Places Publishing publishes applied, concise course readings that explore the intersection of identity and place. Our mission is to foster open access, affordability, and broad accessibility through a library-first collection publishing model.
About Fulcrum:
Fulcrum is a digital platform that provides flexible, durable, and accessible solutions for academic publishing. It is supported by the University of Michigan Library and offers a range of features to enhance the discoverability and preservation of digital scholarship.
To view LPP content on the Fulcrum platform: https://www.fulcrum.org/livedplaces
For pricing and further details, please contact Stephen Belcourt, Sales Director stephen@livedplacespublishing.com
For queries or comment, please contact David Parker, Founder & Publisher: david@livedplacespublishing.com.
This press release first published on Library Technology Guides on 18 Mar, 2025, 02:27:12 ET: Lived Places Publishing Launches on the University of Michigan Publishing’s Fulcrum Platform to Enhance Access and Discoverability of Social Identity Scholarship
