International Open Access Week
"Open Access Week, a global event now entering its eighth year, is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research." *
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Open Access Week 2014 Events
The theme for International Open Access Week 2014 is "Generation Open" highlighting the importance of students and early career researchers as advocates for change in the short term, through institutional and government policy, and as the future of the Academy upon whom the ultimate success of the Open Access movement depends. The theme will also explore how changes in scholarly publishing affect scholars and researchers at different stages in their careers.
Scheduled activities include:
Mon 10/20 – Watch Party for OA Week Kickoff Webcast
3pm, Browsing Room
Join us for a live-streaming webcast of the official kickoff for International Open Access Week, hosted by SPARC and the World Bank. Speakers will highlight the importance of students and early career researchers in the transition to Open Access. Light refreshments.
Tue 10/21 – Ask Me About OA
12-2pm, Main Reading Room
What to learn more about Open Access? Would you like a tour of CrossWorks, our institutional repository? The Digital Scholarship Librarian will be available to answer questions at the Open Access display table in the Main Reading Room.
Wed 10/22 – Generation Open Panel
4pm, Browsing Room
Learn how changes in scholarly publishing affect scholars and researchers at different stages in their careers. A faculty member (Prof. Robert Bellin), professional researcher (Assistant Archivist Sarah Campbell) and students (from the Manuscripts, Inscriptions and Documents Club) discuss the role Open Access has played in their research. Refreshments will be served.
Thurs 10/23– Ask Me About OA
12-2pm, Main Reading Room
Missed the first session? Still have more questions? The Digital Scholarship Librarian is back in the Main Reading Room to talk about Open Access. Stop by and visit.
Fri 10/24 – Celebrate CrossWorks Reception
3-4pm, Browsing Room
Come celebrate the success of CrossWorks, our institutional repository. Discover the variety of scholarly and creative works posted in CrossWorks and learn about the submission process. Light refreshments.
All Week check out the Open Access displays in the Dinand, Science and Music Libraries
Invited Speakers
Robert Bellin, Professor and Chair of Biology (College of the Holy Cross)
Sarah Campbell, Assistant Archivist (College of the Holy Cross)
Manuscripts, Inscriptions and Documents Club (College of the Holy Cross)
