2012 Schedule of Events Copyright (c) 2013 Utah State University All rights reserved. http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2012/2012schedule Recent Events in 2012 Schedule of Events en-us Wed, 15 May 2013 18:10:33 PDT 3600 Open Access 101: What is Open Access and how is it changing scholarship? http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2012/2012schedule/3 http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2012/2012schedule/3 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:00:00 PDT The rise of electronic publication has irrevocably transformed the ways we share research with colleagues. We are now able to share our research faster and more cheaply than ever before. However, although the electronic dissemination of research allows us to dispense with materials, printing, and distribution costs, the prices of many scholarly journals have skyrocketed. This situation creates barriers between your research and the researchers who need access to your work. Scholarly Communication Librarian, Andrew Wesolek, will explore the response to this crisis in scholarly communication; specifically, Open Access publication models. The presentation will cover the basics of Open Access, why it is necessary, and how it is transforming scholarly communication.

Light Refreshments will be provided.

]]> Andrew Wesolek The Social Impact of Research: New Modes of Scholarship, New Ways of Publishing http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2012/2012schedule/2 http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2012/2012schedule/2 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:00:00 PDT Join us to explore the changing research methods and publication practices of researchers, particularly those in the hard an social sciences. Johan Bollen, associate professor at the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing and Roger Schonfeld, Director of Research at Ithaka S+R, discuss the changing role of the traditional journal article, the ways that social media is augmenting the scholarly dialogue, and how changing incentives and publication practices interact to foster scientific innovation.

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]]> Johan Bollen et al. Understanding your Rights http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2012/2012schedule/1 http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2012/2012schedule/1 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00 PDT As a scholar your publications result from years of effort in research and writing.This scholarship is a valuable contribution to your community, and this value only increases as your work is read and cited. It is in your best interest to understand your copyrights and the possible consequences of transferring ownership of those rights to another party. Come and learn more about what to look for in the fine print of your agreements before you sign your rights away.

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