We invite you to join us. International Open Access (OA) Week (October 19 - 25) provides an opportunity to learn about Open Access and advance more equitable access to research and scholarship. Visit an event page for details and to RSVP.
All that Glitters is Not Gold: The Case for Diamond Open Access
Monday, October 19 | 4pm via Zoom
A panel conversation will make the case for Diamond OA. This session is organized by Charles Sturt University with UC Merced faculty participation.
Who owns my TikTok? And why does Disney want to sue me?
Tuesday, October 20 | 1:30pm | KL 371
Join our interactive workshop and learn how to supercharge your social media content strategy using freely accessible, legal assets. In addition, become more familiar with copyright and platform licensing agreements.
Navigating Publishing as a New(ish) Author
Wednesday, October 21 | 9:00 to noon | KL232
An interactive workshop for graduate students and early career researchers with a focus on understanding the journal publishing landscape and navigating the publishing process. This includes a panel discussion with UC Merced faculty who bring perspectives as authors, editors, and reviewers. View full workshop details and RSVP.
Open Access Publishing Opportunities at UC Libraries
Wednesday, October 21| 1:30pm via Zoom
This session will highlight Open Access (OA) publishing agreements & discounts, Arts & Humanities OA Funds, and eScholarship as a publishing platform. Speakers will include California Digital Library (CDL) colleagues, UC Merced faculty, and librarians.
The Fine Print: Contracts, Copyrights, and the Scholarly Publishing Process
Friday, October 23 | 9:30am via Zoom
Rochelle Lundy, Director of the Office of Scholarly Communications at Stanford University Libraries, will review the key elements of publishing contracts with us, explaining how they relate to our rights under copyright law and their potential impact on future reuse of our scholarship. The session will also explore the legal effects of open access and Creative Commons licenses and suggest proactive strategies for managing and retaining rights in your publications.
