Upcoming Webinar: Navigating Third-Party Materials in Open Access Books

• November 14, 2024

Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM (GMT)

Event Overview
The Open Access Books Network and University of London Press are hosting a practical and solutions-focused webinar designed to address the challenges and possibilities of including third-party materials in open access books. This engaging session will feature a diverse panel of experts, each bringing a unique perspective on issues related to third-party materials, copyright, and permissions. The event aims to provide attendees with strategies to overcome common obstacles and to support greater access and inclusivity in open publishing.

Panelists and Their Perspectives
Attendees will hear from esteemed panelists who bring expertise from multiple sectors relevant to open access publishing:

• Professor Jan M. Ziolkowski – Arthur Kingsley Porter Professor of Medieval Latin at Harvard University, who will share an author’s viewpoint on navigating third-party content in academic publications.
• Dr. Emma Gallon – Publisher at the University of London Press, offering insights from a publishing perspective.
• Professor Emily Hudson – Faculty of Law, Queen’s College, University of Oxford, providing legal expertise in copyright issues.
• Dr. Arran Rees – Representative from the GLAM sector, with experience from “Towards a National Collection” and the Museum Data Service, focusing on collections and permissions within galleries, libraries, archives, and museums.

Interactive Breakout Sessions
Following the panel discussion, participants will join breakout sessions to explore personal challenges in securing permissions for third-party materials and share successes. This session encourages open dialogue and aims to identify additional resources and support needs to improve the process of permissions acquisition for open access works.

Whether you’re an author, publisher, or member of the GLAM community, this webinar offers valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate the complexities of third-party materials in open access books.

Register here!