This month the UConn Library is embracing the challenge provided by the 2017 International Open Access Week by answering the question, “Open in order to…” through a series of programs and initiatives. More information on all of our events can be found at http://blogs.lib.uconn.edu/news/uconn-celebrates-open-access-week/#.WeDxo2iPJaQ
Open in order to...provide access to UConn's scholarship
OpenCommons@UConn
UConn’s Institutional Repository, our showcase of the scholarship and creative works of the UConn community, is now at opencommons.uconn.edu. By making the University’s diverse and unique resources openly accessible worldwide, we hope to inspire groundbreaking research and advance learning, teaching, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Open in order to...save students money
Open Educational Resources @ UConn Exhibit: published teaching and learning materials under an open license
October 18-31, HBL, Plaza Level
UConn’s OER Initiative began only 2 years ago and to date has saved our undergraduates over $500,000 in textbook costs. View some OER textbooks and learn more about the faculty who are working towards making UConn more affordable.
Open in order to...find quality teaching materials
Is this open access journal any good?
Thursday, October 19, 9:30-11:00am, Homer Babbidge Library, Collaborative Learning Classroom
Identifying and demonstrating indicator web-based tools which can help appraise a journal’s quality. Please register at http://cetl.uconn.edu/seminars
Open in order to...talk about the business of scholarship
Paywall: A Conversation about the Business of Scholarship with Filmmaker Jason Schmitt
Wednesday, October 25, 2:30-4:00pm, Konover Auditorium, Thomas J. Dodd Research Center
Award-winning filmmaker Jason Schmitt will screen and discuss footage from his in-progress documentary Paywall: The Business of Scholarship. Schmitt will be accompanied in the discussion by a panel of faculty who will share their views on making the results of academic research freely accessible online. Co-sponsored by UConn Humanities Institute
Open in order to...share data
Open Data In Action
Thursday, October 26, 11:00am-2:00pm, Hartford Public Library Atrium
A wide range of presenters from the public, private, and academic sectors will showcase how openly and freely accessible data, ranging from historical documents to statistical analyses, is being used to create projects, change policies, or conduct research. Co-sponsored by the Hartford Public Library
Open in order to...visualize research
Introduction to Data Visualization using Tableau Public
Monday, October 30, 3:00-4:15pm, Homer Babbidge Library, Level 2 Electronic Classroom
Explore and present your quantitative information in compelling, interactive visualizations such as scatterplots, thematic maps and much more. Registration at workshops.lib.uconn.edu
Open in order to...develop digital scholarship
Digital Scholarship: Partnering for the Future
Joan K. Lippincott, Associate Executive Director, Coalition for Networked Information
Tuesday, November 7, 2-3:30
Homer Babbidge Library, Heritage Room, Level 4
With the rapid growth and availability of digital content and tools, how do you build the right team with the right skill sets for your digital scholarship? In this presentation, Joan K. Lippincott will provide an update on developments in digital scholarship and will describe existing programs and projects, discuss the importance of physical space, and encourage the development of a campus digital scholarship community. Co-sponsored by the UConn Humanities Institute
For more information, contact: Jean Nelson at jean.nelson@uconn.edu