Want to learn more about open access, open educational resources, and open data? Want to share your wins and challenges working in the open? Join Fondren Library staff each month for brief presentations (10-15 minutes) and relaxed, coffeeshop-style chats about “open” topics.
Sessions will be held via Zoom. Click on the links below to register for each session.
Sessions with fewer than 4 registrants will be canceled.
Evaluating Open Access Journals
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Are you considering submitting your work to an open access journal, but aren’t sure of its quality or if it’s the right fit for your work? In this session, we’ll look at the questions you should ask when selecting a journal and provide some resources for finding and evaluating journals.
Introduction to Creative Commons
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Have you heard about Creative Commons licenses but still aren’t sure what they are and how they’re used? In this session you’ll learn how to distinguish the different licenses and how they work with copyright.
Introduction to Open Educational Resources
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What are open educational resources (OER)? Why should I consider incorporating OER into my courses? How do I get started? This session will answer these common questions.