How to help researchers navigate Open Access requirements (for librarians and administrators) New
Wed 1 Aug 2018
Description
Are the researchers in your department confused about what they need to do about Open Access?
This support session will equip you to help them understand:
- what Open Access policies actually mean for researchers across the disciplines
- what they are required to do in order for their research to be eligible for REF 2021
Dr Arthur Smith of the Office of Scholarly Communication will discuss everything you need to know to guide researchers through the process of making research Open Access, and will demonstrate how to manage key tasks in Symplectic Elements.
Target audience
- University of Cambridge librarians
- University of Cambridge research support staff
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 1 Aug 2018 14:30 - 16:30 | 14:30 - 16:30 | Cambridge University Library, IT Training Room | map | Arthur Smith |
Topics covered
- Open Access policies
- what is required of researchers
- ways in which you can provide support
- how to manage key tasks in Symplectic Elements
Objectives
- To equip librarians and administrators to help researchers understand and meet Open Access requirements
Format
Presentation, practical demonstration, discussion
System requirements
PCs will be available, but please bring your own laptop if you have one
Duration
One session of two hours
Frequency
6 times in July - August
Themes
Booking / availability