Scholarly communication
Understanding the dissemination of knowledge today
The advent of digital technologies has revolutionized the dissemination of scientific knowledge. The University of Montreal research community is recognized for its leading-edge expertise in this field.
Meta-researcher
As a full professor at the School of Library and Information Sciences, Vincent Larivière is one of the most cited researchers in his field, with a remarkable number of publications and presentations delivered at international conferences in Canada and abroad. In addition to supervising graduate students, he is involved in more than twenty active research projects.
His research examines science policy, the evolving landscape of scholarly communication and scholarly publishing, research evaluation, open science, and equity and diversity in the scientific community.
Global recognition
Vincent Larivière’s research has had a notable impact on the global scientific community. This is reflected in his presence on Clarivate’s 2025 list of the most Highly Cited Researchers in the world.
A network of influence
As the holder of the first UNESCO Chair in Open Science, Vincent Larivière plays a central role in several strategic initiatives. He is co-holder of the Québec Research Chair on the Discoverability of French-Language Scientific Content, scientific director of the Érudit platform, and deputy scientific director of the Observatoire des sciences et des technologies. He also serves as editor-in-chief of Quantitative Science Studies (QSS) and is a regular member of the Centre interuniversitaire de recherche sur la science et la technologie (CIRST).
To learn more, visit his full faculty profile
A community of excellence at work
Members of a community of scholars interested in the transformation of knowledge dissemination in the digital age work together at the University of Montreal.
Nadine DESROCHERS
Scholarly communication
Marcello VITALI-ROSATI
Digital texts
Olivier BÉGIN-CAOUETTE
Production of academic research
Érudit: a platform for the dissemination of scholarly journals
Érudit's mission is to support open digital publishing and research in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Graduate programs
Graduates of the School of Library and Information Sciences enjoy international professional recognition, as the School is accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). To learn more about the School’s master's and doctoral programs, see the program pages.