AUDIENCE: Springer Journal Open Access Pilot Task Force, University of California
PURPOSE: To identify potential survey questions and research findings to test for an evaluation of the UC Libraries Springer Pilot agreement for open access publishing.
METHODS: Reviewed 8 studies that examined scholarly communication or evaluated open access publishing.
RESULTS:
A concept map illustrating a framework for evaluating open access (Full text PDF)
A spreadsheet identifying pertinent research findings for testing and surveying (Full text PDF)
PURPOSE: To respond to the LBNL Library Committee’s question: Does open access publishing conflict with LBNL publication requirements for patents, copyright, and public access?
AUDIENCE: LBNL Library Committee
METHOD: Discussed this question with (1) an attorney at Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Management Department and (2) the Report Coordination Office at LBNL.
REPORT: In response, a report was collaboratively written with Rosemary Lowden and Jean Wolslegel. (Full text PDF available upon request. Email jlloo at lbl dot gov)
HAIKU SUMMARY OF REPORT:
O. A. and patents,
copyright, public access?
No conflict, same rules.
PURPOSE: To foster discussion about the awareness of open access principles, the options for open access, and the opportunities for promoting open access at LBNL.
INTENDED OUTCOME: To consider the need for open access promotion.
FORMAT: 20 minute presentation and 15 minute discussion.