How to Spot a Predatory Publisher (Webinar for Librarians)

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'Dear esteemed author…'

So-called predatory publishers regularly approach researchers via email to solicit manuscripts and conference papers. With the emphasis on publishing as a measure of academic success still strong it can be easy to give in to temptation and flattery but this can do more harm than good to a future career.

This session will look at the problem of predatory publishers using case studies. Attendees will be given tips on how to spot a predatory publisher or conference and the best advice to offer if one of their researchers has been approached.

• Cambridge University Librarians only

Number of sessions: 1

• What is a predatory publisher?
• Why are they a problem?
• Practical case studies
• How to spot a predatory publisher

• To understand the problem of predatory publishers and how they can impact researchers
• To learn how to assess a potential publisher
• To be able to advise the research community on how to avoid problems with predatory publishers

Webinar

Attendees will need access to a device with access to the internet and sound

• A recording of the webinar will be made available to those registered after the event
• At present this webinar is for Cambridge library staff only
• Joining instructions will be issued to attendees prior to the event

One hour webinar with time for questions