Open Access Journal Publishing at USF: How We Do It, Why We Do It

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Abstract

In this contribution to the 2011-2012 Digital Commons Community Webinar Series, I discuss the primary drivers for the University of South Florida Tampa Library's commitment to supporting open-access journals. Our primary motivations include removing obstacles for our faculty and deeply embedding the library as a full partner in the research endeavor. Secondary motivations include contributing to solutions for increasing journal costs and to promote the public good. I also discuss staffing the activity, training and skill sets, and workflow management.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - 2012
Event2011-2012 Digital Commons Community Webinar Series -
Duration: Jan 1 2012 → …

Conference

Conference2011-2012 Digital Commons Community Webinar Series
Period1/1/12 → …

Keywords

  • Scholar Commons
  • Open-access journal publishing
  • Staffing

Disciplines

  • Library and Information Science

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