Events
KIB Podcast: Open science and why it matters – the libraries, the researchers and the many aspects on open science
While waiting for October to come we propose listening to the latest episode of the KIB podcast. In this episode we take a closer look at open science, why it matters, and how it can help us meet some of the major challenges facing research today. With growing concerns about research funding, especially recent cuts in the US that may affect core scientific infrastructure, the need for openness, collaboration, and resilient research practices has never been greater.
Joining this conversation are Lina Waltin, librarian at Karolinska Institutet University Library, Patrik Magnusson, senior researcher and the chair of the Open Science Working Group at Karolinska Institutet and also the director of the Swedish Twin Registry and Lars Nordesjö, the head of publication infrastructure and media at KTH library. Together, they explore what open science means in practice, its benefits, the challenges it brings, and what the future might hold.
Understanding the NIH Public Access Policy
Are you doing National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded research or applying for an NIH grant? Recent changes to the NIH Public Access Policy—created to increase equitable access to funded research—could impact your publications. In this workshop, we will briefly review the requirements of the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy, which applies to all peer-reviewed journal manuscripts from NIH-funded research accepted for publication on or after July 1, 2025.
Open Access & Copyright in the Age of AI
Join us as we examine the evolving relationship between Open Access (OA), copyright, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on scholarly communication.
As AI tools become more sophisticated in searching, analyzing, and generating scholarly content, they bring new opportunities—but also raise complex legal and ethical questions.
How does AI intersect with open access publishing? What are the implications of training AI on copyrighted materials? And how can we protect both authors’ rights and the principle of equitable access to knowledge in this evolving context?
This workshop will explore the legal and practical challenges of opening research in an AI-driven world, highlighting how AI is transforming scholarly publishing practices, with a focus on access to literature, copyright compliance in AI training, and sustainable, forward-thinking solutions that support both academic integrity and technological innovation.
Open Access Week at Nazarbayev University Library
Nazarbayev University Library is delighted to join the global academic community in celebrating International Open Access Week 2025, held under the theme “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”.
The week-long program will showcase NU’s commitment to open scholarship and provide opportunities for faculty, students, and staff to learn, engage, and reflect on the future of knowledge sharing. Activities will include:
Discussion with NU Authors – Faculty members who have published open access using NU’s Author Publishing Charges (APC) support and Transformative Agreements will share their experiences and reflections.
Workshops Series – Practical sessions on the NU Repository, open access publishing options, and Transformative Agreements, designed to equip participants with tools to make their research more visible and accessible.
Instagram Challenge for Students – A creative online activity encouraging students to share their perspectives on open access.
Video Message from NU Administration – Senior leadership will highlight NU’s commitment to promoting research visibility and open access initiatives.
Book Displays – Curated selections across the Library showcasing resources on open access, scholarly communication, and knowledge equity.
Open Access Week at NU is both a celebration and a call to action — an opportunity to recognize the value of open scholarship, to explore practical pathways for sharing research, and to engage in dialogue on the question at the heart of this year’s theme: Who owns our knowledge?
4th Annual Forum for Open Research - Becoming Open: Capacity Building and Community Collaboration in the Arab World
The Annual Forum for Open Research is the flagship event of the Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM). FORM is a non-profit initiative supporting the advancement of Open Science policies and practices in research institutions and research communities throughout the Arab world, by facilitating the exchange of actionable insights and the development of practical policies. The Annual Forum takes place in a different Arab state each year and provides a valuable arena for librarians, researchers, government policy makers, universities and international experts to discuss and debate key themes and issues relating to the development and implementation of open science policies and practices in Arab research communities.
Knowledge Exchange Fair
A knowledge exchange fair showcasing the two-way street of knowledge. Farmers and community experts share indigenous knowledge with students and researchers.
International Open Access Week at KIT
The KIT Library will host a series of interactive events throughout the week, from Monday to Friday. During this time, the Library will organise various virtual lectures to raise awareness about Open Access and the related services it provides. An informative and interactive game called “OA-Poly” will take place at the library premises during lunchtime, and on the final day, there will also be an engaging hybrid discussion between the Director of the Library and the Vice President of the university.
Detailed descriptions and schedules of all events during this week can be found on the event information page.
Open Access and Data Management Plan | International Open Access Week
The training activity will be addressed in two directions: on the one hand, we will introduce what open access is in publishing, how we have adapted our centre to European and national mandates and what the process of change has been like. We will focus on the importance of the preprint, talk about quantitative indicators and the DORA and COARA declarations.
On the other hand, we will introduce the Data Management Plan (DMP), how to prepare, when you should prepare and the importance of the DMP in the proposals.
Comunidades de Ciência Aberta na UC 2025 | Open Science Communities at UC
This event gathers initiatives, projects and people who are involved in Open Science and Open Access practices in the University of Coimbra. The goal is to promote and share these practices and to build a stronger community around open science at the University. The event is open to all.
Wem gehört unser Wissen? - Positionen und Diamond Open Access
„Wem gehört unser Wissen?“ ist das Motto der diesjährigen Internationalen Open Access Week. Leopoldina und Allianz der Wissenschaften haben 2025 Strategiepapiere zum Publizieren veröffentlicht. Die DFG- finanzierte Servicestelle Diamond Open Access hat den Betrieb aufgenommen. Wir stellen die Positionen und Konzepte kurz vor und diskutieren sie gerne im Anschluss noch mit Ihnen.
Forschungsevaluation auf dem Prüfstand: Einige Probleme und Alternativen
On Monday, 20 October 2025 at 12 pm CET, Dr. Marcel Wrzesinski from Charité Berlin will give a coffee lecture on ‘Research evaluation under scrutiny: some problems and alternatives’.
Panel Discussion: "From Thesis to Action"
Researchers, alumni, and community leaders discuss how to make Busitema research available to local governments and farmers for practical application.
Entwicklung einer Open Access Kultur – Ergebnisse einer Case Study an der Universität Paderborn
Der Vortrag untersucht den Stand der Entwicklung einer Open-Access-Kultur an Universitäten in Deutschland am Beispiel einer empirischen Case Study an der Universität Paderborn. Als theoretischer Hintergrund wird das Modell der Kollektiven Veränderung herangezogen. Das methodische Vorgehen orientiert sich am Design-Based-Research-Konzept. Im Beitrag werden die empirischen Ergebnisse vorgestellt und diskutiert. Es zeigt sich, dass das Konzept der „Offenheit“ als anerkannte Vision der Open-Science-Bewegung im Wissenschaftskontext etabliert ist, die Umsetzung in die wissenschaftliche Praxis allerdings noch ausbaufähig ist. Eine Open-Access-Kultur ist insgesamt noch nicht etabliert, aber unterschiedliche Maßnahmen werden anhand des Modells aufgezeigt, die den Weg dahin begleiten.
Owning Our Knowledge: Non-Commercial Pathways for Open Access Publishing
This webinar, organized by the International Science Council (ISC), will showcase examples of non-commercial, scholar-led, and community-driven publishing models from around the world. Representatives from several initiatives will present how their platforms promote equitable access to knowledge, strengthen research communities, and reimagine traditional publishing systems. The session will include short presentations followed by a Q&A discussion with the audience.
Open Access Week with University of South Alabama Libraries
Join the University of South Alabama Libraries during #OAWeek to learn about the power of OPEN and what that means for you!
Free Webinar: "Who Owns Our Knowledge? The Future of Equitable Open Access"
Who truly owns the knowledge we create? As open access grows, so do concerns about commercialization, AI exploitation, and inequitable participation. This webinar will explore how to design open access models that center community ownership, protect against extractive practices, and amplify marginalized voices. Panelists will share strategies for balancing openness with privacy and consent, ensuring a future where knowledge is not only free to access but also ethically and equitably shared.
Regional perspectives on Diamond Open Access - SPARC Africa
SPARC Africa Open Access Week 2025 Webinar Series - Day 1
SPARC Africa, the African affiliate of the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), in collaboration with the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA), and the Association of African Universities (AAU), warmly invites librarians, researchers, educators, students, publishers, and all who care about the future of knowledge to join us for a two-day webinar series to mark this year’s International Open Access Week.
The 2025 global theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, challenges us to reflect on equity, ownership, and justice in the production and sharing of knowledge. Together, we will explore how Diamond Open Access (DOA) can advance knowledge as a public good, especially across Africa and the Global South.
Registration is free, and one registration gives you access to both sessions.
Day 1 – Monday, October 20, 2025
Topic: Regional perspectives on Diamond Open Access
This first webinar will focus on Diamond Open Access (DOA) from global and regional perspectives. Speakers representing Africa, USA, Europe, Latin America and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will share insights on how DOA is implemented.
The discussion will be guided by the Toluca–Cape Town Declaration on Diamond Open Access, which reaffirms knowledge as a human right and a public good.
The Toluca–Cape Town Declaration on Diamond Open Access
Following the 2023 Toluca Global Summit, we, the 2024 Cape Town Global Summit participants, affirm that sharing knowledge is a human right.
As such, scholarly knowledge must be a public good. It must be accessible to all communities, including readers and authors, without barriers and paywalls. Participation in knowledge production and communication must be free of prejudice and bias.
In line with the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, Diamond Open Access is community-owned, community-led, and non-commercial.
Social justice, equity, and inclusivity are fundamental to Diamond Open Access, enabling it to be a driver of decolonisation and demarginalisation.
We commit to regional and language diversity in scholarly communication. The implementation of Diamond Open Access needs to be tailored to address both local and global challenges and supported by systems of research assessment.
Who Should Attend?
Librarians and library leaders
Researchers and academics across all disciplines
Students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Scholarly publishers and editors
University administrators and policymakers
Anyone interested in open science, open access, and equitable knowledge sharing
Registration Information
Registration is free and gives you access to both sessions. Click here for more information on Day 2.
Only one registration is required.
Registered participants will receive reminders one week, one day, and one hour before each webinar.
Time: 1:00 pm UTC | 2:00 pm WAT | 3:00 pm CAT/SAST | 4:00 pm EAT (each day)
Technical Requirements
The webinars will be hosted on Zoom.
Participants who do not already have Zoom should download, install, and create an account ahead of time (Click here to download Zoom).
Please log in at least 10 minutes early to test your connection.
Audio and video will stream through computer speakers. For the best experience, we recommend using a headset or earpiece.
Webinar resources
A list of additional resources will be provided at the end of each webinar.
Registrants may receive presentation slides.
Webinar recordings will be uploaded to the AfLIA YouTube Channel after each session for wider access.
Please note: No certificates of participation will be issued for this series.
Enquiries
For further questions or assistance, please contact:
Stanley Boakye-Achampong – researchcoordinator[at]aflia.net
Jill Claassen– jill.claassen[at]uct.ac.za
Open and Engaged 2025: Who Owns Our Knowledge?
The British Library is delighted to host its annual Open and Engaged Conference over three non-consecutive afternoons: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, in the week of 20 October 2025, as part of International Open Access Week.
This year’s Open and Engaged Conference aligns with the Open Access Week 2025 theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, by exploring the power, ethics, and responsibility embedded in how cultural heritage is created, shared, and preserved. Through keynotes, panels, presentations and lightning talks, the programme addresses questions of ownership and stewardship in the areas of practice-research, cultural heritage data, open infrastructure, and emerging technologies. By bringing together GLAM professionals, librarians, archivists, curators, technologists, and community partners, the conference invites participants to reimagine ownership as a shared, equitable, and inclusive endeavour.
Owning Our Knowledge: Meeting the Challenges to Open Access at Rutgers University
Rutgers has long been a leader in open access scholarship, championing the free exchange of knowledge through its pioneering Rutgers Open Access Policy and the SOAR repository (Scholarly Open Access at Rutgers). But the landscape is shifting rapidly. In this timely presentation, we’ll explore how emerging forces, especially web accessibility standards and the use of artificial intelligence through large language models, are reshaping how scholarly work is managed and discovered. Join us for a dynamic discussion on evolving journal policies, the responsibilities of authors and peer reviewers, and the regulatory and cultural currents influencing open access. Whether you’re authoring, reviewing, mentoring, or publishing, this session will offer valuable insights into the future of academic knowledge sharing.
New York Institute of Technology Open Access Week Events
New York Tech Open Access Week Series of Events
Open access in grant-funded works: implications of Federal public access policies on university faculty and institutional policies
In celebration of International Open Access Week, UNCW Library and Research & Innovation are pleased to host a talk from Eric Harbeson, Scholarly Publishing Legal Fellow at Authors Alliance. Eric will discuss recent and ongoing changes to U.S. research funders' public access policies and how those changes interact with institutional and publisher policies. All are welcome.
Open Access Week 2025 with the University of Tennessee Knoxville Libraries
Join us for Open Access Week 2025 with UT Libraries! During this week of workshops and events, we'll share resources related to learning about open access, funding opportunities and benefits, and how you can make your work open!
Going Open in Cyber Psychology: Benefits and Challenges to Partnering with the Libraries on Open Publishing
Drs. Helen Abadzi, Amandeep Dhaliwal and Dan Levine share insights into their experience in developing two open textbooks on cyber psychology and political psychology. They will discuss outcomes and challenges, her partnership with the Libraries, and why it was important to share these resources openly.
Please be sure to Register for this event!
This is a hybrid session. The Microsoft Teams Meeting link will be emailed to all registered attendees 24 hours before the event begins.
Who owns our knowledge? Rethinking Publishing in a Scholar-Led World
Join us for a virtual keynote presentation from Juan Pablo Alperin, Scientific Director of the Public Knowledge Project (PKP), an Associate Professor in the Publishing Program, and the Co-Director of the Scholarly Communications Lab (ScholCommLab) at Simon Fraser University. This talk will discuss how the proliferation of open access journals, led by scholars and published out of universities from around the world, are challenging publishing models, reshaping access to knowledge, and redefining the global landscape of scholarly communication.
L’accessibilité à la science : quel rôle pour le langage ?
Dans le cadre de la Semaine internationale du libre accès, le Réseau Circé a le plaisir de recevoir Lynne Bowker, professeure titulaire au Département de langues, linguistique et traduction de l’Université Laval, pour une conférence intitulée « L’accessibilité à la science : quel rôle pour le langage ?
Semana del Acceso Abierto 2025 Perú
Este es un evento anual que se desarrolla con el propósito común de promover prácticas de ciencia abierta, como el acceso abierto, en la comunidad académica peruana.
Open for All: Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Open Access Practices
Join us for “Open for All: Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Open Access Practices”, a virtual webinar hosted by the Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa) in celebration of International Open Access Week 2025. Taking place on 21st October 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM EAT, the event will bring together researchers, librarians, publishers, policymakers, and funders to explore inclusive and sustainable Open Access (OA) models that advance equity in scholarly publishing—particularly in the Global South. Through interactive sessions, panel discussions, and tool demonstrations, the webinar will address key themes such as institutional OA policies, ethical publishing, capacity building, and collaborative approaches for driving equitable knowledge sharing. The event is free and open to all, with recordings shared post-event to promote continued learning and engagement.
Was du als Bibliothekar*in schon immer zu Open Access fragen wolltest
Du bist Bibliothekar*in und hast zwar schon von Open Access gehört, aber du hast vor allem Fragezeichen im Kopf? Preprint und Zweitveröffentlichungsrecht klingen wie Fremdwörter? DOI, APC und CC sind Buchstabensalat für dich? Dann ist das die Session für dich!
In dieser Session bestimmst du die Themen. Wir bieten Raum für Fragen und Austausch, damit du deine Kolleg*innen im Open-Access-Team besser verstehst und den Bibliotheksbenutzer*innen kompetenter zu Open Access Auskunft geben kannst. Die Session wird nicht aufgezeichnet, so dass du keine Hemmungen haben musst, deine Fragen zu stellen.
Laura Tobler, langjährige eRessourcen- und Open-Access-Spezialistin, moderiert die Session.
Angewandte Open Access Awareness Day – Impulses, Exchange & Perspectives
A joint initiative of Publications, Support Art and Research and the University Library, University of Applied Arts Vienna (Angewandte)
Open Access promotes visibility, participation and the open exchange of knowledge. But who owns the knowledge that is generated at art universities such as the Angewandte? How free is knowledge? What is Open Access and how does it work? And how can researchers, teachers and students make the best use of the principle of free and open access to scientific and artistic results?
Open Access offers many opportunities and raises countless questions, which will be collected and (pre)sorted together in this workshop-style event. We will explore the opportunities, challenges and desires associated with open access in research, teaching and study, and invite interested parties and those affected to engage in conversation with invited experts and thought leaders.
Short presentations and small groups will open up a space for exchange on the following areas, in which open access has become indispensable in scientific and artistic research and teaching:
• Research & development
• Discover, find & save
• Publish
The Angewandte Open Access Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of the use of open access and to discuss related needs, concerns, wishes and ideas in a concentrated manner. The goal is to develop strategies and measures for the future of open access at the Angewandte on the basis of this exchange.
In addition to researchers, lecturers, students and staff at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, interested parties from outside the university are also welcome – we look forward to hearing a wide range of perspectives!
Modul 1: Wege des OA-Publizierens
Internationale Open Access Week 2025 - Wissen gehört allen!
Vom 20. bis 26. Oktober 2025 findet die diesjährige Internationale Open Access Week unter dem Motto „Who Owns Our Knowledge?“ statt. Die Aktionswoche lädt weltweit dazu ein, über den freien Zugang zu wissenschaftlichem Wissen zu diskutieren und neue Wege für eine gerechtere Wissensverteilung zu erkunden.
Wir bieten im Rahmen der Open Access Week zwei Module aus unserem Modulangebot an, die frei besucht werden können. Die Teilnahme ist unter angegebenen Link möglich und kostenfrei.
Weitere Informationen auf der Homepage
2ª Semana do Acesso Aberto na Universidade Federal Fluminense
2ª Semana do Acesso Aberto na UFF : A importância da Ciência Aberta para enfrentar desafios globais
Entre os dias 21 e 23 de outubro de 2025, a Universidade Federal Fluminense realizará a 2ª Semana do Acesso Aberto, promovida pelo Núcleo de Ciência Aberta e Dados de Pesquisa da UFF, com o tema “A importância da Ciência Aberta para enfrentar desafios globais”.
O evento integra o calendário oficial da Open Access Week, iniciativa internacional coordenada pela SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition), e visa mobilizar a comunidade acadêmica para refletir sobre o papel estratégico do acesso aberto à informação científica, do compartilhamento de dados e da colaboração aberta na construção de soluções para os grandes desafios contemporâneos.
Em sintonia com a 22ª Semana Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia (SNCT), que este ano tem como tema “Planeta Água”, a programação da UFF buscará destacar como a Ciência Aberta pode contribuir com a proteção e a gestão sustentável dos recursos hídricos, através de práticas de abertura, reutilização de dados ambientais, ciência cidadã e cooperação interdisciplinar.
A Ciência Aberta, ao defender o acesso online gratuito e imediato aos resultados de pesquisas acadêmicas, promove a democratização do conhecimento científico e fortalece o papel social das universidades públicas, ampliando o impacto das pesquisas em áreas como saúde, meio ambiente, mudanças climáticas, segurança hídrica e desenvolvimento sustentável.
A programação contará com palestras, reunindo pesquisadores, gestores, bibliotecários e estudantes para discutir estratégias institucionais de fomento ao acesso aberto, políticas de dados de pesquisa, repositórios digitais, ciência cidadã, e outros temas relevantes e contará com a divulgação de um calendário para oficinas de criação de Plano de Gestão de Dados.
Mais informações sobre inscrições, programação completa e convidados serão divulgadas em setembro.
Em caso de dúvidas: sdc.ret[at]id.uff.br
Knowledge is Power: Who Owns It, Who Shares It, and Why Libraries Matter
Join the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Libraries’ Office of Scholarly Communication for our 4th annual panel celebrating International Open Access Week 2025.
Using this year’s theme, Who Owns Our Knowledge, as a backdrop, panelists will discuss what it means to their libraries’ mission and services. We will also explore how libraries help faculty and students understand their rights as authors and creators, and how they help them to retain ownership of their intellectual property. We will wrap-up by looking ahead at how each panelist envisions the future of libraries as stewards and promoters of knowledge ownership. A Q & A session will immediately follow.
This event is co-sponsored by the UAB Libraries and the Alabama Library Association Scholarly Communication Round Table.
Owning Your Identity: One Researcher at a Time
In line with the 2025 International Open Access Week theme, "Who Owns Our Knowledge?“, the NMU Library is organising an engaging programme titled: Owning Your Identity: One Researcher at a Time”. It is designed to help researchers understand and take charge of their scholarly identity in a digital and open knowledge environment.
The event will feature experienced professionals who will facilitate interactive sessions on building and managing researcher profiles, enhancing visibility through Open Access platforms, protecting intellectual identity, and leveraging global scholarly tools to increase impact.
The Library intends to create awareness ahead of the event through its social media platforms, using flyers, reels, and short features. Throughout the week, we will align our activities with the global programme by:
Monday & Tuesday: Sharing insights from the global Open Access Week activities on our social media handles.
Wednesday: Hosting our flagship programme “Owning Your Identity: One Researcher at a Time!” across our two campuses’ libraries.
Thursday & Friday: Joining the global conversation by amplifying highlights and resources from Open Access Week.
Saturday: Sharing a recap of our activities on all social media handles.
Fast forward Open Science
On the 22nd of October from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, Circle U. will host the online event ‘Fast forward Open Science’, led by Université Paris Cité, as part of the International Open Access Week 2025. Experts in open access publishing, research data management, open source code and software, and open education will come together to share their perspectives, confront challenges, and explore solutions. This half-day programme is an opportunity to hear diverse voices from across our alliance — and beyond — and to reflect together on the future of Open Science. Register before the 20th of October!
Modul 2: Qualitätskriterien von Open-Access-Zeitschriften
Internationale Open Access Week 2025 - Wissen gehört allen!
Vom 20. bis 26. Oktober 2025 findet die diesjährige Internationale Open Access Week unter dem Motto „Who Owns Our Knowledge?“ statt. Die Aktionswoche lädt weltweit dazu ein, über den freien Zugang zu wissenschaftlichem Wissen zu diskutieren und neue Wege für eine gerechtere Wissensverteilung zu erkunden.
Wir bieten im Rahmen der Open Access Week zwei Module aus unserem Modulangebot an, die frei besucht werden können. Die Teilnahme ist unter angegebenen Link möglich und kostenfrei.
Weitere Informationen auf der Homepage
Building Impact: How ISU Experts Share their Work
Open access is a valuable tool for showcasing your expertise and sharing information with a wide audience. At Iowa State University, many faculty and staff have shared their work openly with support from the University library. During this panel presentation, researchers will bring their experiences working with the library to expand the impact of their work, and reflect on why and how they chose to share.
Attendees will leave this event with examples of how they can effectively utilize library services to build relationships across and beyond campus by making their work open.
African Universities Publishing Diamond Open Access on the African Platform for Open Scholarship (APOS)
SPARC Africa Open Access Week 2025 Webinar Series - Day 2
SPARC Africa, the African affiliate of the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), in collaboration with the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA), and the Association of African Universities (AAU), warmly invites librarians, researchers, educators, students, publishers, and all who care about the future of knowledge to join us for a two-day webinar series to mark this year’s International Open Access Week.
The 2025 global theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, challenges us to reflect on equity, ownership, and justice in the production and sharing of knowledge. Together, we will explore how Diamond Open Access (DOA) can advance knowledge as a public good, especially across Africa and the Global South.
Registration is free, and one registration gives you access to both sessions.
Day 2 Focus – Thursday, October 23, 2025
Topic: African Universities Publishing Diamond Open Access on the African Platform for Open Scholarship (APOS)
The second webinar turns to Africa, with a spotlight on the African Platform for Open Scholarship (APOS). Speakers from universities already publishing through APOS will share their experiences, challenges, and benefits. This will be a practical session, showing how DOA is being implemented on the continent and how APOS is strengthening scholarly publishing in African universities.
Who Should Attend?
Librarians and library leaders
Researchers and academics across all disciplines
Students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Scholarly publishers and editors
University administrators and policymakers
Anyone interested in open science, open access, and equitable knowledge sharing
Registration Information
Registration is free and gives you access to both sessions. Click here for more information on Day 1.
Only one registration is required.
Registered participants will receive reminders one week, one day, and one hour before each webinar.
Time: 1:00 pm UTC | 2:00 pm WAT | 3:00 pm CAT/SAST | 4:00 pm EAT (each day)
Technical Requirements
The webinars will be hosted on Zoom.
Participants who do not already have Zoom should download, install, and create an account ahead of time.
Please log in at least 10 minutes early to test your connection.
Audio and video will stream through computer speakers. For the best experience, we recommend using a headset or earpiece.
Webinar resources
A list of additional resources will be provided at the end of each webinar.
Registrants may receive presentation slides.
Webinar recordings will be uploaded to the AfLIA YouTube Channel after each session for wider access.
Please note: No certificates of participation will be issued for this series.
Enquiries
For further questions or assistance, please contact:
Stanley Boakye-Achampong – researchcoordinator[at]aflia.net
Jill Claassen– jill.claassen[at]uct.ac.za
Open Data in the Humanities: Balancing Legal Constraints, FAIR Principles and AI
How can publicly funded research projects secure their data in the long term while maintaining legal compliance, transparency and guaranteeing the FAIRness of their data? In our online presentation, we share practical experiences from our collaboration with humanities projects. Our focus is on facilitating the sharing and reuse of data by providing clear legal information for the users of our platform.
But the reality is often complex: many cultural institutions do not make their archives publicly available or do not allow the data to be reused in its entirety. How could a project reuse material that they are not allowed to share publicly?
In addition, new technologies such as AI raise questions – and sometimes fears. What influence can it have on the open access mentality?
Join us as we navigate the challenges of data management in our role as a long-term archive!
Speakers : Nora Olivia Ammann, Noémi Villars-Amberg
We Are Enough: Practical Open Access for Everyone
Please join the Penn State University Libraries for a panel discussion with three thought leaders in the field:
Dr. Samuel Moore, Scholarly Communication Specialist at Cambridge University Library, one of the organizers of the Radical Open Access Collective, and author of the forthcoming book Publishing Beyond the Market: Open Access, Care and the Commons.
Sarah Lamdan, Deputy Directory of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and author of the widely acclaimed book Data Cartels.
Peter Suber, author of the seminal monograph Open Access and a leading theorist of the Open Access movement.
The theme of the panel discussion is “We Are Enough: Practical Open Access for Everyone.” Whether you’re a faculty member, a researcher, an independent scholar, a student, a librarian or library worker, or someone working in the publishing industry, we hope you’ll join us for this event, which is free and open to the public.
Open Access publizieren – Wohin geht die Reise?
Die Reihe „Open Access verstehen“ beginnt mit einer Veranstaltung im Rahmen der Open Access Week 2025. Unter dem Titel „Open Access publizieren – Wohin geht die Reise?” beleuchten wir Grundlagen, Status quo und Perspektiven von Open Access. Im Fokus stehen aktuelle Entwicklungen und Herausforderungen im wissenschaftlichen Publikationswesen. Die Veranstaltung richtet sich in erster Linie an Wissenschaftler*innen, die sich über die genannten Themen informieren und austauschen wollen.
Infostand
Das Open-Access-Team der Universitätsbibliothek lädt alle Interessierten zu einem Infostand im zentralen Eingangsbereich der UB vor dem Infoterminal zwischen 13 und 15 Uhr ein. In ungezwungener Atmosphäre vermitteln Expert*innen des Teams grundlegendes Wissen über Open Access und geben Ratschläge für die Praxis. Open Access – was ist das eigentlich? Welche Möglichkeiten gibt es an der Universität Trier, open access zu publizieren und zu finanzieren?
Open for All: Knowledge Commons, KCWorks, and the Future of Open Access
Join us for a webinar exploring KCWorks, an open repository platform designed to support collaborative creation, sharing, and stewardship of open knowledge. In the spirit of Open Access Week, this session will introduce participants to the features of the Knowledge Commons, demonstrate how KCWorks empowers communities to contribute and curate content, and highlight real-world examples of uploads to the repository. Whether you're an educator, researcher, student, or open education advocate, you'll leave with practical tools and inspiration for contributing to a more open and inclusive knowledge ecosystem.
Copyright First Responders Presents: Data Cartels, the Companies That Control and Monopolize Our Information featuring Sarah Lamdan
Join Sarah Lamdan, Deputy Director of ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom, for a discussion of her 2022 book, Data Cartels: The Companies that Control and Monopolize Our Information (Stanford University Press). Drawing from her expertise in law and library science, Lamdan explores how a handful of powerful corporations—often better known for legal and academic databases—have transformed public data into private commodities, which raises urgent questions about privacy, surveillance, and access to information in our digital society.
Our knowledge: our rights
Knowledge produced by scientific research is a common good and a fundamental right, not a privilege for the few. Scientific articles, often the result of research funded by public resources and the collaborative work of researchers, should be accessible to everyone, without economic or institutional barriers. Restricting access to such content through paywalls or exclusive publishing models undermines the principle of equity, slows scientific progress, and denies civil society the benefits of shared knowledge. The free circulation of knowledge—enabled by open access publishing models and transparency policies—is essential for a truly democratic, collaborative, and socially driven research ecosystem.
Behind this effort, there are volunteers who work tirelessly and without compensation to make this miracle possible. There are journals that are not funded by any institution and do not generate revenue, yet they exist thanks to the passion of these volunteers for knowledge sharing. For these reasons, such journals must be protected and supported—even when they are penalized by a research evaluation system that tends to disregard them simply because they are young or not indexed in conventional metrics.
Promoting open access to scientific articles is not only an ethical stance but also a strategic choice for the future of research and society.
¿Dónde se encuentra el conocimiento de la Facultad de Humanidades de la UNMdP? Difusión del Repositorio Institucional
En la Semana del Acceso Abierto la Gestión del Repositorio consiste en visibilizar el quehacer desde la perspectiva de la comunidad y sus necesidades. Para ello se realiza la difusión de los servicios del Repositorio Institucional de la Facultad de Humanidades. UNMdP por medio de variadas intervenciones, algunas de ellas son:
*Porpuestas para Redes sociales.
*Dar a conocer la gestión del Repositorio y del Acceso Abierto en los Departamentos
*Presentación temática en la asignatura "Legislación y Actuación profesional" de la carrera de Bibliotecología, AA y Licencias de uso
*Estreno de Tutoriales de uso del Repositorio
*Otros...
Who Has a Voice in Open Science?
In Open Science, “having a voice” means more than simply being heard. It is about meaningful participation in creating, sharing, and advancing knowledge. Yet, not all participants, whether authors, readers, platforms, or institutions, have equal influence.
This webinar, hosted by Preprints.org, invites advocates from the Open Science community and platform leaders to ask “Who Has a Voice in Open Science?” and explore how diverse perspectives, along with the growing role of preprints, can foster a more inclusive and collaborative research culture.
Showcasing Scholarship: A Tour of UNM’s Digital Repository
This session will provide faculty, researchers, and students with an overview of the newly redesigned UNM Digital Repository, including:
A virtual tour of the refreshed interface and improved navigation
An overview of how the repository supports open access and public scholarship at UNM
Guidance on how to upload scholarly and creative works
Tips on increasing the visibility and long-term impact of your contributions
Showcasing Scholarship: A Tour of UNM’s Digital Repository
This session will provide faculty, researchers, and students with an overview of the newly redesigned UNM Digital Repository, including:
A virtual tour of the refreshed interface and improved navigation
An overview of how the repository supports open access and public scholarship at UNM
Guidance on how to upload scholarly and creative works
Tips on increasing the visibility and long-term impact of your contributions
Research infrastructures for Open Science
La sessione è organizzata da Alessia Bardi, CNR-ISTI, nel corso della Genova Open Access Week.
Le infrastrutture di ricerca sono essenziali per il progresso scientifico e tecnologico, fornendo le risorse necessarie per la collaborazione tra ricercatori, la raccolta, l'analisi e la condivisione dei dati. Esploreremo come queste infrastrutture supportano le pratiche di Open Science, promuovendo trasparenza e riproducibilità. Verranno presentate infrastrutture nazionali italiane e internazionali, con un focus sulle esperienze nella regione Liguria.
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This session is organised by Alessia Bardi, CNR-ISTI, during the Genova Open Access Week.
Research infrastructures are essential for scientific and technological progress, providing the necessary resources for collaboration among researchers, data collection, analysis, and sharing. We will explore how these infrastructures support Open Science practices, promoting transparency and reproducibility. Italian and international infrastructures will be presented, with a focus on experiences in the Liguria region.
Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto REMERI-CUDI 2024
Cómo hacer frente a la comercialización de la ciencia desde los repositorios institucionales
Marisa De Giusti (Argentina)
A partir de un programa de conferencias a cargo de reconocidos expertos, en los temas de acceso abierto diamante, repositorios institucionales e infraestructuras abiertas para la gestión de datos, REMERI convoca a la Comunidad de Repositorios Institucionales a participar en el debate y reflexión en torno a recuperar la autonomía académica, la gobernanza comunitaria y a centrar la equidad en la producción del conocimiento.
La Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto REMERI-CUDI 2024 tiene como objetivo principal propiciar espacios de discusión y reflexión sobre estos temas para generar propuestas concretas de manera conjunta, encaminadas al desarrollo y consolidación de infraestructuras abiertas para la gestión de datos de investigación, publicaciones científicas y repositorios institucionales, bajo el enfoque de ecosistemas compartidos de ciencia abierta, priorizando a la comunidad por encima de la comercialización.
Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto REMERI-CUDI 2024
Diálogos e infraestructuras abiertas
Virginia Brussa (Argentina)
A partir de un programa de conferencias a cargo de reconocidos expertos, en los temas de acceso abierto diamante, repositorios institucionales e infraestructuras abiertas para la gestión de datos, REMERI convoca a la Comunidad de Repositorios Institucionales a participar en el debate y reflexión en torno a recuperar la autonomía académica, la gobernanza comunitaria y a centrar la equidad en la producción del conocimiento.
La Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto REMERI-CUDI 2024 tiene como objetivo principal propiciar espacios de discusión y reflexión sobre estos temas para generar propuestas concretas de manera conjunta, encaminadas al desarrollo y consolidación de infraestructuras abiertas para la gestión de datos de investigación, publicaciones científicas y repositorios institucionales, bajo el enfoque de ecosistemas compartidos de ciencia abierta, priorizando a la comunidad por encima de la comercialización.
Navigating (Diamond) Open Access Book Publishing: Four perspectives on how, why and where
In this one-hour online session you will learn about:
Different models of book publishing (closed, green, gold, bronze, diamond)
The New University Presses in the Netherlands that operate under a Diamond OA model
The international Diamond OA Book publisher Open Book Publishers
Hear the author’s perspective on OA book publishing provided by Prof. Dr. Ingrid Robeyns.
We are looking forward to hearing all your questions!
Open Access Week de l'Institut Polytechnique de Paris
L’Institut Polytechnique de Paris organise sa première édition de l’Open Access Week. À cette occasion, les services de documentation des écoles membres proposent du 5 au 8 novembre 2024 une série d’animations autour des questions de science ouverte.
L’Open Access Week est un événement international visant à sensibiliser les communautés scientifiques et étudiantes aux enjeux et pratiques de science ouverte, dont l’objectif premier est de diffuser librement les résultats de la recherche scientifique sous ses différentes formes (publications, données, logiciels).
Chaque jour, venez participer aux Kaw’ateliers sur les thématiques suivantes :
- « Tout savoir sur les accords d’accès ouvert négociés avec les éditeurs » de 9h30 à 10h ;
- « Explorer l’univers des jeux de données en accès ouvert » de 11h à 11h30 ;
partager un café et échanger sur nos stands de 12h à 13h30 ; ou encore écouter des retours d’expérience de scientifiques en visioconférence de 13h30 à 14h.
Retrouvez-nous sur les différents sites de l’Institut Polytechnique de Paris :
- le mardi 5 novembre à Télécom SudParis ;
- le mercredi 6 novembre à l’École polytechnique ;
- le jeudi 7 novembre à Télécom Paris et à l’École nationale des ponts et chaussées.
Et en ligne pour écouter et échanger avec :
- Stéphanie Chaillat (POEMS) à propos d'épisciences et des modèles d'édition Diamant ;
- Martin Genet (MEDICIM) autour de la question de la reproductibilité et l'usage de Jupyter Notebook ;
- Joni Frederick (LadHyX) sur la gestion des données en sciences de la santé dans le cadre de E4H.
Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto REMERI-CUDI 2024
¡Entendámoslo!: "Comunidad por encima de la comercialización". Hacia un Acceso y Ciencia Abierta No Comercial.
Eduardo Aguado López (México)
A partir de un programa de conferencias a cargo de reconocidos expertos, en los temas de acceso abierto diamante, repositorios institucionales e infraestructuras abiertas para la gestión de datos, REMERI convoca a la Comunidad de Repositorios Institucionales a participar en el debate y reflexión en torno a recuperar la autonomía académica, la gobernanza comunitaria y a centrar la equidad en la producción del conocimiento.
La Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto REMERI-CUDI 2024 tiene como objetivo principal propiciar espacios de discusión y reflexión sobre estos temas para generar propuestas concretas de manera conjunta, encaminadas al desarrollo y consolidación de infraestructuras abiertas para la gestión de datos de investigación, publicaciones científicas y repositorios institucionales, bajo el enfoque de ecosistemas compartidos de ciencia abierta, priorizando a la comunidad por encima de la comercialización.
GenOA Week 2024
La GenOA week 2024 è organizzata da Università di Genova, IIT (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia), INFN (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare), CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche) e AIB Liguria (Associazione Italiana Biblioteche - Sezione Liguria), con il patrocinio dell’Associazione italiana biblioteche
Lungo l'arco della settimana tutte le Comunità coinvolte presenteranno le attività messe in campo a favore dell'Open Science e si confronteranno sugli scenari futuri e le azioni da intraprendere.
GenOA week 2024 is organized by the University of Genoa, IIT (Italian Institute of Technology), INFN (National Institute of Nuclear Physics), CNR (National Research Council) and AIB Liguria (Italian Library Association - Liguria Section), with the patronage of the Italian Library Association
During the week, all the Communities involved will present the activities implemented in favor of Open Science and will discuss future scenarios and actions to be undertaken.
Annual MBLWHOI Library OA Week Open Discussion (Nov 1)
Informal Open Access discussion - During these discussions, we encourage you to share your insights, questions, and experiences. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just curious about the topic, your voice matters!
Annual MBLWHOI Library OA Week Open Discussion (Oct 31)
Informal Open Access discussion - During these discussions, we encourage you to share your insights, questions, and experiences. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just curious about the topic, your voice matters!
Sharing & Discoverability - Making an Impact with your Open Education Resources
Unlike traditional publishing models, where marketing and promotion are completed for authors, engaging in open education activities requires some effort from practitioners in getting the word out there about their resources.
This session will introduce you to workflows for making your resource discoverable, streamlining impact data collection, and marketing and promotion processes to showcase the reach of your open educational resource.
This session will cover:
Identifying how resource formats and accessibility impact openness
Developing a plan for sharing open educational resources
Developing a plan for gathering data to show impact of your open educational resource
Identify marketing and promotion processes for releasing your open educational resource
Campus Webinar - The Future of Medical Publishing: Why Open Access Matters
Join us for an exclusive, 60-minute interactive session designed to address your specific needs in medical research publishing. Discover how Open Access can transform the way your work is shared and its impact on global healthcare.
In this session, we’ll cover how Open Access increases the visibility and impact of your research, accelerates knowledge dissemination, and enhances public health outcomes by making medical research freely accessible.
You’ll also learn about the latest trends, including the rise of preprints, transformative publishing agreements, and funder mandates. Practical tips will be provided on navigating article processing charges (APCs), selecting reputable Open Access journals, and understanding copyright and licensing issues.
Exploring the Power of Collaboration in Open Education
Many institutions start open education projects with excitement about the possibilities of cross-departmental or cross-institutional collaboration, but often find it difficult to achieve truly effective partnerships.
Join us on October 29th for a webinar with 2024 OE Global Collaboration Award winner the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) and its members as they share how they’ve forged successful collaborations to publish high-quality, widely adopted open educational resources.
In this webinar we will:
- Explore strategies for effective collaboration
- Discover how to overcome barriers to cross-departmental and cross-institutional collaborations
- Learn how to balance the varying needs of stakeholders while aligning them toward shared goals, especially in creating localized and indigenous content
- Understand how collaboration can play a pivotal role in encouraging broader adoption of OER
Beware the Copyleft Trolls - Questionable Use of Open Licenses
Founded in 2001, Creative Commons has become one of the most used open licensing schemes for those engaging in open scholarship. Understanding the nuances and complexities of using these licenses in your work can be a daunting task, especially with the rise of content creators using outdated versions of licenses for profit.
This session will provide participants with a more in-depth understanding of Creative Commons licenses and some of the potential pitfalls when using and assigning licenses to your work.
Topics covered in this session include:
Considerations for choosing an appropriate Creative Commons license
Creative Commons licenses and open culture
Why the legal code behind Creative Commons licenses matters
How copyleft trolls take advantage of outdated licenses
When Creative Commons licenses might not be appropriate for your work
Aproximació a les Llicències Creative Commons. Què són? Per a què serveixen? Com aplicar-les? (14:30 a 15:30)
Webinar. en línia via Zoom. No cal registre.
Sobre els conceptes bàsics de les Llicències Creative Commons.
Aproximació a les Llicències Creative Commons. Què són? Per a què serveixen? Com aplicar-les? (11:00 a 12:00)
Webinar. en línia via Zoom. No cal registre.
Sobre els conceptes bàsics de les Llicències Creative Commons.
How Do You Picture It? A Presentation and Discussion on Alt-texts and Art Books
Alt-texts are important features of accessible ebooks. They describe imagery that appears in electronic texts to better include readers with visual impairments. While there are numerous accessibility guides that suggest best practices, some images are more difficult to describe than others and examples of visual art can be especially challenging. While bias-free language is important to describe images, how does visual art pose issues in communicating a material type, a mood, or an atmosphere?
Please join Concordia University Press and Mehrnoosh Alborzi for a conversation and an example-driven presentation on writing alt-text descriptions for visually illustrated books. Presenting findings from her Elspeth McConnell Fine Arts Award–funded research project, Alborzi will share information with attendees about when best practices guides are lacking, what kinds of images are especially difficult, and how to communicate nuances without imparting too much bias or interpretation.
Following Alborzi’s presentation, attendees with experience in alt-texts are encouraged to bring examples of their own work for a collaborative discussion and sharing session, as well as time for questions.
Community over Commercialization: Buttons and Conversations (4TH Space/Online)
Join us in celebrating “Community over Commercialization: Buttons and Conversations (4TH Space/Online).”
The first 15 to 30 minutes of introductions and updates from Concordia University’s leaders of open initiatives will be available in a hybrid format. The rest of the event will be available in person only.
Stop by for informal conversations, networking, and hands-on button-making, all while enjoying a cup of coffee! This info session and button making workshop is an opportunity for students, professors, librarians, staff, and anyone curious about open-access publishing, open data, open-source software, and open education to learn more about Concordia’s open landscape!
Mejorando el patrimonio arqueológico en Acceso Abierto. Wikimedia Commons, datos estructurados y Wikipedia (28 de octubre)
En el marco de la Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto, desde WikiAcción Perú, Wikimedia Argentina y Wikimedistas de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata presentamos la actividad “Mejorando el patrimonio arqueológico en acceso abierto. Wikimedia Commons, datos estructurados y Wikipedia”.
Será los días 25 y 28 de octubre a las 15h. y contará con una instancia teórica y otra práctica donde los participantes aprenderán a compartir libremente fotografías y documentos sobre arqueología en Wikimedia Commons y mejorar colaborativamente su información.
Este evento virtual forma parte de un programa de reflexión e intercambio acerca del patrimonio arqueológico, el conocimiento abierto y la diversidad de miradas que ya lleva dos encuentros realizados en el año con invitados de Argentina y Chile.
Se suma, además, a las actividades en el marco de la Semana del Acceso Abierto (Open Access Week), una campaña internacional cuyo lema este año es resaltar la importancia de la comunidad frente a la comercialización de los saberes.
Jornada Acceso abierto 2024: “La comunidad frente a la comercialización”
Invitamos a ustedes a participar y difundir la jornada Jornada Acceso abierto 2024: “La comunidad frente a la comercialización” que se realizará el lunes 28 de octubre desde las 9:30 hs. hasta las 13 hs en la Biblioteca Pública de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Su modalidad será híbrida.
El evento organizado por la Secretaría de Ciencia y Técnica de la UNLP, la Biblioteca Pública y Wikipedistas de la UNLP en el marco de la semana internacional de acceso abierto, abordará la problemática del acceso a las publicaciones y otras producciones, la propiedad y la comercialización del conocimiento, como así también la apertura de las prácticas científicas para alcanzar una ciencia cada vez más abierta en nuestra región.
La jornada que será de mediodía tendrá dos bloques. El primero será un conversatorio: ¿Cómo resistimos/transformamos la comercialización de la ciencia? en que se abrirá un debate en relación a la ciencia y su evaluación, el conocimiento, su propiedad y comercialización. El segundo que lo constituirá un panel titulado “Hacia prácticas científicas más abiertas y soberanas” en el que se compartirán experiencias de apertura por parte de investigadores y gestores.
Participarán como expositores Judith Naidorf (FOLEC-CLACSO), Santiago Liaudat (UNLP), Patricio Lorente (UNLP), Gonzalo Villarreal (SEDICI-UNLP), Analía Pintos (SEDICI-UNLP), Silvia Peloche (SEDICI)-UNLP), Diego Torres (LIFIA-Cientópolis-UNLP), Julián Cueto (Wikimedistas de la UNLP), Victoria Scotto (FAHCE-UNLP) , Gustavo Archuby (FAHCE-UNLP).
Durban University of Technology (DUT) Library OA Week Public Lecture
A public lecture to commemorate the International Open Access Week under theme "Community Over Commercialization ". The lecture will be delivered by Dr Reggie Raju, Director of Research & Learning at the University of Cape Town Libraries.
IFMSA-Egypt Open Access Week 2024 Online Webinar
Recognizing the importance of Open Access, IFMSA-Egypt is organizing an activity during International Open Access Week 2024. This initiative aims to raise awareness among medical students and early-career researchers about the role of OA in democratizing knowledge, empowering them with the skills needed to navigate OA platforms, and encouraging advocacy for the adoption of OA policies within their institutions.
The webinar will discuss how can youth contribute to the open science policies and put "community over commercialization", highlighting our role as medical students and researchers in the movement.
The webinar will be held online, and it's open for everyone to attend. Young people are highly encouraged to attend to take part in the OA advocacy!
ندوة علمية بمناسبة الأسبوع الدولي للوصول الحر
تحتفل مكتبة الميزاب الرقمية بهذا الحدث العالمي الذي يجسد قيم الانفتاح والمشاركة في المعرفة، إذ يمثل هذا الأسبوع فرصة ثمينة لتعزيز الوصول الحر إلى المعلومات والبحوث الأكاديمية مما يساهم في دعم الابتكار وتطوير المجتمعات من خلال إتاحة المحتوى العلمي والمعرفي للجميع دون قيود.
سيتم تناول الموضوعات التالية:
١. تجربة سلطنة عمان في بناء المستودع الرقمي الوطني
يقدمها: د. نبهان بن حارث الحراصي
جامعة السلطان قابوس
٢. العلم المفتوح والبنى التحتية: دعم المعرفات الدائمة للمجتمعات البحثية العربية
يقدمها: أ. محمد مصطفى
Datacite
يدير الندوة: د. محمد عبد الله يماني
جامعة الامير محمد بن فهد
Numérique, IA et Production Scientifique
"Matinée réflexive" organisée par l'Association des Jeunes Chercheurs de la Mefou et Akono (AJCMAK). Les activités porteront sur le thème "Numérique, IA et Production Scientifique".
Au programme : Conférence+débat, visite du laboratoire MboaLab, Atelier de perfectionnement ergonomique du jeune chercheur, Atelier d'impression 3D, Atelier d'écriture générative.
N.B: La participation est Libre et Gratuite pour Tous!!!
Una rivista peer-reviewed in Diamond Open Access organizzata da volontari, senza istituzioni a supporto
Una rivista peer-reviewed in Diamond Open Access organizzata da volontari, senza istituzioni a supporto.
Molti di noi conoscono l’importanza di avere riviste in Diamond Open Access, solitamente in capo a istituzioni accademiche, dato che gli editori commerciali difficilmente praticano il Diamond.
E se considerassimo anche i vantaggi di una rivista ancora più libera, che propone il Diamond Open Access?
La maggiore liberà sta nel non dover rispondere a nessun marchio istituzionale; e di appartenere a una comunità eterogenea e transdisciplinare di studiosi che hanno a cuore il progresso della ricerca per la società e per la comunità.
Lunch and Learn about the Library's Open Access Agreements
In celebration of Open Access Week (October 21 - 27), join us to learn more about open access and how the library can help you make your work accessible.
Knowledge and research are meant to be shared and built upon. This is the core value of Open Access and it reveres community over commercialization. It the dissemination of research and creative works with the paywall structure removed, making work freely accessible and available to use world-wide. Making your work open access can lead to collaborations, increased citations, and the expanse of ideas and knowledge.
Join us for a virtual Lunch and Learn about the Library’s Open Access Publishing Agreements and how the library helps make your work accessible. This workshop will cover the basics of Open Access, how DigitalCommon@UNO can make work open and accessible, and the Open Access Publishing Agreements through the library that allows you to publish Open Access at little or no cost.
You bring your lunch and the library’s Institutional Repository Coordinator will bring all the information. For more information contact Jennie Tobler-Gaston at jenniegaston[at]unomaha.edu.
Learn more about International Open Access Week at Criss Library.
Mejorando el patrimonio arqueológico en Acceso Abierto. Wikimedia Commons, datos estructurados y Wikipedia (25 de octubre)
En el marco de la Semana Internacional del Acceso Abierto, desde WikiAcción Perú, Wikimedia Argentina y Wikimedistas de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata presentamos la actividad “Mejorando el patrimonio arqueológico en acceso abierto. Wikimedia Commons, datos estructurados y Wikipedia”.
Será los días 25 y 28 de octubre a las 15h. y contará con una instancia teórica y otra práctica donde los participantes aprenderán a compartir libremente fotografías y documentos sobre arqueología en Wikimedia Commons y mejorar colaborativamente su información.
Este evento virtual forma parte de un programa de reflexión e intercambio acerca del patrimonio arqueológico, el conocimiento abierto y la diversidad de miradas que ya lleva dos encuentros realizados en el año con invitados de Argentina y Chile.
Se suma, además, a las actividades en el marco de la Semana del Acceso Abierto (Open Access Week), una campaña internacional cuyo lema este año es resaltar la importancia de la comunidad frente a la comercialización de los saberes.
PREreview Live Review
Join us and JMIR Publications this Open Access Week 2024 to participate in a community Live Review that aims to be open, time-efficient, scientifically rigorous, fair, balanced, and inclusive. Participants have the option to be recognized for their contributions.
WHEN: Friday, October 25 at 9am PDT/ 12 noon EDT / 4pm UTC
WHAT: The Live Review is hosted by two facilitators from the PREreview team with experience in moderating virtual collaborative review discussions. They will guide participants through a constructive discussion of the following preprint:
‘Evaluating the accuracy and reliability of large language models in assisting with pediatric differential diagnoses: A multicenter diagnostic study’ - by Masab A. Mansoor, Andrew F. Ibrahim, David J. Grindem, and Asad Baig
medRxiv: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.08.09.24311777
WHO: Anyone interested in the research topic under discussion and armed with respect and a constructive attitude is invited to join
WHERE: Complete the form to be sent the joining information: bit.ly/reviewtogether-oct25