Introduction to Open Access 2024 – Online Seminar

• August 8, 2024

Event Details

The online seminar “An Introduction to Open Access 2024” is set to take place over two half-days, from Monday, August 19, 2024, at 10:00 BST to Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 13:30 BST. Hosted virtually, this event aims to explore the evolving landscape of open access and its impact on scholarly communication.

About the Seminar

As open access gains prominence, the role of librarians in supporting pre-publication workflows for journal articles and other research outputs has become increasingly significant. The rise of compliance requirements has also prompted research institutions to expand their services and systems to support publication and manage compliance effectively.

This seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to these changes, offering insights into the research and funding landscape, the publication lifecycle, and compliance with government and funder mandates. Participants will also learn about the roles of publishers, libraries, and intermediaries, as well as the impact of new policies like Plan S on compliance requirements.

Key Topics Covered

• Overview of Open Access: History and current landscape, including future directions and emerging issues.
• Publication Lifecycle: Key stages from submission to publication, with a focus on Green and Gold open access models.
• Compliance Requirements: Typical criteria for compliance with government policies and funder mandates.
• Roles of Stakeholders: Responsibilities of funders, research managers, libraries, publishers, and intermediaries.
• Preprints in Scholarly Communication: The role and significance of preprints.
• Services and Systems: Tools and standards supporting open access workflows.
• Impact of New Policies: How policies like Plan S affect compliance and publication practices.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the seminar, attendees will:

• Understand the stages of journal article publication in relation to open access and compliance.
• Summarize typical compliance criteria and relate them to the publication lifecycle.
• Recognize the roles of various stakeholders at each stage.
• Be familiar with key services, systems, and metadata standards that support workflows.

Course Level

This is an entry-level course designed for those new to open access. No prior knowledge is required, though some familiarity with scholarly journals and open access models may be beneficial. The course provides a high-level overview rather than detailed practical or technical training.

Supporting Information

Registered delegates will receive an information package and an optional pre-course reading list. Accessibility features include auto-generated closed captioning and transcripts for recorded sessions. For accessibility requests or questions, contact events@uksg.org.

Programme

Monday, August 19, 2024

• 10:00 – Introduction & Welcome
• 10:10 – Introduction to Open Access by Phil Jones (Jisc)
• 10:40 – Open Access from a Funder’s Perspective (Speaker TBC)
• 11:20 – Break
• 11:35 – Open Access from a Librarian/Coordinator’s Perspective by Heleen Palmen (Leiden University)
• 12:15 – Transformative Agreements and Other OA Models by Mark Greene (Annual Reviews)
• 12:55 – Wrap Up and Close

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

• Sessions will continue with additional presentations and discussions.

Registration

Registration is open. To secure your spot and for more details, register here.

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This seminar promises to be a valuable opportunity for those involved in academic publishing and research to stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in open access.