Description: This free FOSTER webinar, delivered in partnership by Jisc and ARMA, provided participants with publisher perspectives on OA and tips on how manage relationships with publishers. A range of practical steps were covered, alongside longer term and national initiatives.
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this webinar, participants were able to:
- Have a general knowledge of OA in terms of policies and interpreting terminology
- Identify ways in which long term relationships with publishers can be managed
- Consider the practical steps that can be taken next 12 months with a focus on compliance, working with publishers, offsetting deals and their administration
Speakers:
- Neil Jacobs: Head of Scholarly Communications, Jisc
- Catherine Sharp: Open Access Funding Manager, UCL
- Helen Dobson: Scholarly Communications Manager, University of Manchester
- Jennifer Smith: Research Publications Librarian, St George’s, University of London
Watch a recording of the webinar on Vimeo