The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) has announced the return of its highly interactive workshop, 'Open Access: Understanding Mission, Models, and Mandates,' which will take place on July 19 and 20. Led by Professor Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe, Coordinator for Research and Teaching Professional Development at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Scholarly Kitchen Chef, this year's workshop has been expanded to include two sessions tailored to different experience levels — OA 101: The Basics and OA 201: The Models. Attendees can choose to participate in either session or join both to gain a comprehensive understanding of Open Access issues.
Session 1 | OA 101: The Basics, scheduled to be held on July 19, from 12:00 – 2:00 pm ET, will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of Open Access (OA) principles and practices. From the Budapest Open Access Initiative in 2002 to Plan S and the recent OSTP memo, participants will explore the development of OA and its impact on publishing at the article and journal level. The session will also cover the distinction between green and gold OA and discuss the role of copyright and creative commons licenses in complying with funder mandates.
Session 2 | OA 201: The Models is scheduled for July 20, from 12:00 – 2:00 pm ET. In this session, participants will learn about the various funding models that support Open Access publishing. The workshop will cover micropayments, transformative agreements, pure publish agreements, memberships, and collective action models. Attendees will gain insights into the applicability of these models in different contexts and how they can complement each other. The session will also explore the impact of these models on author compliance with funder mandates.
This workshop has become a must-attend event for early-career professionals and experienced individuals in the scholarly communications field. It offers a valuable opportunity to enhance understanding of the latest developments in open access publishing and their significance within the wider academic ecosystem. Participants can choose to register for one or both sessions based on their experience level. The Open Access workshop is organized by SSP's Training Task Force, chaired by Patti Davis and Jeff Mahoney, as part of their efforts to provide foundational knowledge on important issues for scholarly publishing professionals.
Discounted rates are available for members of AUPresses, NASIG, NISO, LPC, and ACSE. Additionally, bulk discounts make this workshop an excellent professional development opportunity. As the sessions are designed to be highly interactive, space is limited. Registration is capped at 60 individuals per session, and there are only a few seats remaining. Secure your spot now to avoid missing out on this valuable learning opportunity.
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