Mirror, Mirror: the Growth of Mirror Journals (for librarians) New
Description
Solving the problem of Open Access or causing more trouble?
Open Access can be hard to understand at the best of times but one term that causes particular confusion is ‘mirror journals’. Promoted as one way of solving the problem of a lack of publisher interest in Open Access, these titles are appearing in every discipline but what are they?
Join the OSC for this information webinar to find out all about mirror journals, their history, the problems they can solve and those that they can potentially cause!
Target audience
- Cambridge University Librarians
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
Topics covered
- What are mirror journals and why are they needed?
- How can they help solve the problems around Open Access?
- What are the disadvantages of mirror journals?
Format
Online webinar
System requirements
Attendees will need access to a device with access to the internet and sound
Notes
- A recording of the webinar will be made available after the event. If you are interested in receiving the link then please register for the webinar
- Joining instructions will be issued to attendees prior to the event
Duration
One 45 minute webinar with time for questions
Theme
Supporting Researchers in the 21st Century
Events available