Single Source Publishing
Library Publishing Forum 2024
Dione Mentis | Coko Foundation
Definition: Single Source Publishing (SSP) is an approach used by technical publishing systems that focuses on using one source file, shared across content creation and production stages.
But first ... why?
Legacy
Emerging
Workflows
Principles of a Lasting SSP Approach
- Enables real-time collaboration between content and production teams
- Compatible with familiar tools for content creation and production
- Supports progressive content structuring for multiple outputs
- Utilises future-proof tech that defends against technical obsolescence
Benefits and Examples
HTML as the ideal single-source format
Textbooks and Monographs
Example Under the Hood
SSP in Ketty Overview
Research Papers and Journals
Example Under the Hood
SSP in Kotahi Overview
Learning Assessments
Example Under the Hood
SSP for Assessments Overview
New horizons with AI
Example Under the Hood
Summary
Thank you!
dione@coko.foundation
LPF 2024 Single Source Publishing
By Dione Mentis
