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February 2020
UKSG Introduction to open access publications lifecycle and compliance
This is a one-day event exploring the increasing role for librarians and publishers in supporting prepublication workflows for journal articles and other research outputs. The rise of open access and associated compliance requirements has created an increasing role for librarians in supporting pre-publication workflows for journal articles and other research outputs. It has also led research institutions to develop a widening range of services and systems to support publication and manage compliance. This course will give a basic introduction to…
Find out more »Researcher to Reader Conference 2020
The Researcher to Reader Conference is a collaborative gathering which aims to be the premier forum for discussion of the international scholarly content supply chain – bringing knowledge from the Researcherto the Reader. The Conference takes place in London in February each year.
Find out more »March 2020
Open Access, Open Monographs, Open Data, Open Peer Review: Overview of a Disruptive Technology
The UK electronic information Group (UKeiG) is pleased to announce a one-day workshop on "Open Access, Open Monographs, Open Data, Open Peer Review: Overview of a Disruptive Technology" at CILIP's headquarters in the heart of London on Friday, 6th March 2020. The concept of Open Access to research outputs has been common currency for many years. The rapid growth of the Internet has made different publication models easily available. More recent thinking has expanded the concept of openness even further, to Open Science, which aims to transform science by making research more open,…
Find out more »May 2020
Virtual Library Publishing Forum
The Library Publishing Forum is an annual conference bringing together representatives from libraries engaged in (or considering) publishing initiatives to define and address major questions and challenges; to identify and document collaborative opportunities; and to strengthen and promote this community of practice. For the first time in 2020, we will hold the Forum virtually. We are excited to be able to share Forum programming with the library publishing community at a time when travel and large gatherings are impossible, while…
Find out more »June 2020
Open Repositories 2020 – POSTPONED
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – CONFERENCE POSTPONED The Open Repositories Steering Committee in consultation with the OR2020 and OR2021 hosts have made a decision to postpone OR2020 until May 31 – June 3rd 2021. ___ The Open Repositories Steering Committee and Stellenbosch University is delighted to announce that the 15th Open Repositories Conference will be held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from 1-4 June 2020. The conference will be organised by Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service who looks forward to welcoming delegates to the…
Find out more »LIBER Annual Conference 2020 – ONLINE
LIBER Annual Conferences have been running for nearly 50 years. This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, LIBER 2020 will be held online from 22-26 June. The event brings library directors and their staff together and this year offers online keynote talks, parallel sessions and workshops. The goal of the conference is to identify the most pressing needs for research libraries, and to share information and ideas for addressing those needs. In the week of 22 June, we will offer a…
Find out more »July 2020
PKP 2020 Annual General Meeting
What does it mean to be open? Open infrastructure? Open source? Join the PKP team on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 12:00-1:00 PM PDT for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) as we unpack what it means to us to be truly open. We’ll reflect back on the year gone by and share some exciting new plans for 2020-2021. View our invitation and agenda online to learn more and stay tuned to Twitter (@pkp) and Facebook (@publicknowledgeproject) for updates. Unable to…
Find out more »CHORUS Forum on Open Access Policies and Compliance in a Global Context
When: July 30, 2020 Time: 9:00-11:30 AM EDT Place: Zoom – details to be sent to registrants Cost: Free registration! Join funders, societies, publishers, and academic institutions help senior leadership examine the challenges of public access and open access to publications and data reporting on funded research.
Find out more »August 2020
FORCE11 Scholarly Communications Institute (FSCI)
WHY ATTEND? Stay a step ahead in scholarly communications Are you passionate about the future of scholarly communications? Do you want to stay current in the changing landscape? Do you want a deep-dive into FAIR research data management and stewardship? Then don’t miss FSCI 2020 – a premium combination of learning and networking online! What is FSCI all about? Fundamentally, FSCI is about equipping you for the changes taking place across scholarly communication. Whether you are a researcher, a librarian, a…
Find out more »September 2020
ALPSP Virtual Conference and Awards 2020
To stay updated on #alpsp2020 follow us on Twitter, Facebook & join our new LinkedIn Conference Group. The theme for the conference is the legacy of COVID-19 on scholarly communication. It will run over three sessions from 16‑18 September, with the ALPSP AGM and Awards Finalists session on 8 September. Programme details will be announced soon. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Susie Brown or Lesley Ogg.
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