Open Access: The Essentials (I5R)
Open Access is changing the face of academic publishing and is bringing opportunities and challenges to researchers in all disciplines. This session will give attendees a grounding in the mechanisms, variety, opportunity and pitfalls of open access, open data and related activities.
By the end of this session you will have:- Been introduced to the concept of open access and the various routes to it
- Found out how to know if your funder has open access requirements you need to follow
- Discussed the issues surrounding ‘predatory’ publishers and how to protect yourself and your work
- Seen a hands on demonstration of the WRAP system and how to deposit your work with us
How long is it? - 2 hours
Who is it for? - Postgraduate Research Students from all disciplines and any Research Active Staff (Research, Academic or Teaching terms and conditions).
Is any preparation required? - No
Is catering provided? - Tea and coffee
Who is the main tutor? - Yvonne Budden & Lindsay Wood (Library)