Demystifying Open Access: Join Our Free Webinar for International Open Access Week 2024
The concept of Open Access seem common, simple, and even impacting the scholarly world in a very significant way, but it is still misunderstood by many. This should actually be a great concern not just for librarians, but scholars from all disciplines, government and other stakeholders. Open Access helps to make researchers’ outputs free and available to the public without any barriers for purpose of greater academic collaboration. The International Open Access Week is a rare opportunity to demystify open access and explore the future of scholarly publishing.
This year’s theme tagged: “Community Over Commercialisation,” will enable us look at how possible it is for us to prioritize community-driven initiatives over profit and creating equal access to knowledge. So, whether you’re a lecturer, researcher or librarian, or just someone passionate about the future of knowledge sharing, this is the conversation you need to be part of!
The Digital Librarian, the Upskill and Connect Village, Sarah Yop Gyang, Libsense Open Science Nigeria and Dr. Azeez A. Adeoye (experts in the area) are excited to host a free webinar to mark this global event. The webinar will feature two key presentations, then followed by an engaging panel discussion.
Date: Saturday 26th October, 2024
Time: 1:00pm (Nigerian Time)
You can participate in this webinar through any of the following platforms:
YouTube || Facebook || LinkedIn
Why should you join this webinar?
- You’ll gain insights from the presentations on open access, ethics and community-oriented knowledge sharing.
- The panel will feature open access advocates who will discuss the balance between community priorities and commercial interests.
- We will also be making a major announcement during the event. Content, which we’re previously closed/paid-for will now be freely accessible for professional growth in librarianship.
- We also plan to hold a live voting session where participants can vote on whether Nigerian academic institutions should fully embrace open access.
- Participation is free and open to everyone! Join the Upskill and Connect Village now
WATCH ON YOUTUBE NOW!
This is another opportunity to learn more about open access and be a part of the conversations that will shape the future of scholarly publishing.
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Click here to learn more about the Upskill and Connect Village
Sylvester I Ebhonu (TheDL)
This is a very good initiative . Kudos to our digital librararian
Thank you ma
This is a great one
Very intriguing