Posts categorized “scholarly communications”

Draft survey to evaluate UC Libraries Springer Pilot Agreement for open access publishing

PURPOSE: To draft survey questions for an evaluation of the UC Libraries Springer Pilot agreement for open access publishing.

TYPE: Questionnaire

AUDIENCE: Springer Journal Open Access Pilot Task Force, University of California

METHODS: Drafted a questionnaire based on the findings from a literature review

RESULTS: The draft survey is currently being reviewed.





Identifying questions to ask for a survey on open access perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors

TYPE: Report

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)

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Open access publishing does not conflict with LBNL publication requirements

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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.




On promoting open access at LBNL

TYPE: Presentation

AUDIENCE: LBNL Library Committee

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.

TRANSCRIPT: Full text PDF

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