USU Libraries Supports Open Access Copyright (c) 2013 Utah State University All rights reserved. http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa Recent documents in USU Libraries Supports Open Access en-us Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:24:19 PST 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.

]]> Becky Thoms Open Access Week Table http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2011/Schedule/4 http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2011/Schedule/4 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 PDT Still confused about authors' rights or open access? Not to worry, your friendly USU librarians will staff a table from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM every day this week. Here, we will explain these issues in more detail, as well as discuss how they directly impact USU students and faculty. Plus, we'll have candy.

You may also contact a reference librarian through our online chat service here

]]> Your Local Librarians Do We Have a Right to Knowledge? http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2011/Schedule/3 http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2011/Schedule/3 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 PDT That we do, in fact, have a right to knowledge is a fundamental tenet of the Open Access movement. Additionally, conducting research, and spreading the fruits of that research as widely as possible, are some of the primary aims of the Academy. This would seem to indicate that the OA movement and academia are quite comfortable bedfellows.

However, can we really claim to have a right to knowledge? What would such a right mean for the Academy? Ethicist Erica Holberg, physicist Charlie Torre, and USU Press Director Michael Spooner discuss our supposed right to knowledge, as well as the impact the open access movement has had on their respective fields. Refreshments will be served.

]]> Erica Holberg et al. Additional Resources http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2011/Schedule/2 http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2011/Schedule/2 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT International Open Access Week USU Faculty Open Access Publishing Pilot Project http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2011/Schedule/1 http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oa/2011/Schedule/1 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:00:00 PDT This page refers to an out-of-date initiative. For the most recent information, please visit:http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/oadc/6/

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