The Social Impact of Research: New Modes of Scholarship, New Ways of Publishing

Colleagues,

Utah State University is celebrating International Open Access WeekOctober 22-26, 2012. While the USU Library always supports open access through initiatives such as our Digital Commons institutional repository and our program to underwrite author fees for open access publication, this coming week we have three very special events scheduled.

As part of the celebration, the USU Library is proud to sponsor:

The Social Impact of Research: New Modes of Scholarship, New Ways of Publishing

Join us to explore the changing research methods and publication practices of researchers, particularly those in the hard and social sciences.  Johan Bollen, associate professor at the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing and Roger Schonfeld, Director of Research at Ithaka S+R, will discuss the changing role of the traditional journal article, the ways that social media is augmenting the scholarly dialogue, and how changing incentives and publication practices interact to foster scientific innovation.

The talk will be held in the Merrill-Cazier Library room 154, from 4:00-6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 23rd.

Light refreshments will be provided.

For additional information, please visit:
http://www.sr.ithaka.org/people/roger-c-schonfeld-0
http://informatics.indiana.edu/jbollen/Home.html

This presentation is the highlight of USU's International Open Access Week events. USU joins institutions across the globe in celebrating open access publication models that provide faster and broader access to research, facilitate collaboration, foster innovation, and ensure that no researcher's ability to conduct potentially world-changing research is limited to the scholarly materials he or she has access to.


Other events include:

Monday, October 22nd:
Open Access 101: What is Open Access and How is it Changing Scholarship?
Merrill-Cazier Library, room 154,  4:00-5:00 PM


The rise of electronic publication has irrevocably transformed the ways we share research with colleagues.  We are now able to share our research faster and more cheaply than ever before.  However, although the electronic dissemination of research allows us to dispense with materials, printing, and distribution costs, the prices of many scholarly journals have skyrocketed.  This situation creates barriers between your research and the researchers who need access to your work.  Scholarly Communications Librarian, Andrew Wesolek, will explore the response to this crisis in scholarly communication; specifically, Open Access publication models.  The presentation will cover the basics of open access, why it is necessary, and how it is transforming scholarly communication.

Light refreshments will be provided.


Wednesday October 24th:
Understanding your Rights
Merrill-Cazier Library, room 154,  12:00-1:00 PM


As a scholar your publications result from years of effort in research and writing.  This scholarship is a valuable contribution to your community, and this value only increases as your work is read and cited.  It is in your best interest to understand your copyrights and the possible consequences of transferring ownership of those rights to another party.  Come and learn more about what to look for in the fine print of your agreements before you sign your rights away.

For more information, contact: ScholarlyCommunications@usu.edu

This message to all faculty was authorized by Raymond T. Coward, Executive Vice President and Provost.


Janis L. Boettinger, PhD
Vice Provost
Utah State University
1435 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-1435
TEL: 435-797-8176
FAX: 435-797-3880
E-mail: Janis.Boettinger@usu.edu
Website: http://www.usu.edu/provost/