This consultation paper is designed to identify key issues, data sources, policy opportunities and practical solutions relevant to future-proofing Australia’s humanities research workforce.

In this literature review, ‘humanities’ refers to the fields of study and research that investigate human cultures, values and beliefs. This generally includes studies in the creative arts and writing; language, communication and culture; history and archaeology; and philosophy and religious studies.

Australia’s humanities scholars contribute to the vitality and wellbeing of the nation in a multitude of ways. Research in disciplines such as history, philosophy, archaeology, literature, linguistics and the classics seeks to illuminate the human condition as well as to bring imagination and excitement to the intellectual and cultural life of the nation.

The 24th National Scholarly Communications Forum was held on 7 September 2015 at The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. This is a collection of presentations from the forum.

What gets counted (and what doesn't) in scholarly publishing these days? And how does this impact on academic research?