Open Access Week Copyright (c) 2013 University of Massachusetts - Amherst All rights reserved. http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa Recent documents in Open Access Week en-us Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:52:31 PST 3600 Data Sharing in the Humanities Panel http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct26/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct26/1 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:30:00 PDT “Data in the Humanities” is an Open Access Week event to discuss the varieties of research data in the Humanities and the merits of and concerns about sharing that data. The Panel includes three UMass Amherst Humanities faculty members who will present their perspectives on data and data sharing. The panel will introduce some of the concepts of open access to data, data sharing, and Open Data as they are manifest in the humanities. The panel is open to all members of the UMass community.

Panelists:

  • Tony Tuck, Classics
  • Stephen Harris, English
  • Lisa Green, Linguistics

]]> Aaron Rubinstein Wikipedia Loves Libraries: Edit-athon and Workshop http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct25/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct25/1 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:00:00 PDT Sharing Wikimedia’s mission to empower and engage people around the world to collaboratively collect and develop open educational content, and to disseminate it effectively and globally, the University Libraries are partnering with local and regional scholars to host a Wikipedia Edit-athon in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library.

What is an Edit-athon?

This Edit-athon is an event aimed at sharing the expertise of real-world cultural institutions in Wikipedia, using the expertise of all who attend this event. We'll be able to access the resources of the UMass Amherst and Five Colleges Library system, guided by the expertise of its librarians, with the joint aim of increasing the presence of minority and underrepresented authors, artists, and historical figures in one the world’s largest open access sources of information. From 9-10:30 am, we will offer a workshop for individuals seeking to learn more about how to become a Wikipedia content contributor, including technical aspects of article authorship.

]]> Sarah Hutton Sustainability Workshop http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct24/2 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct24/2 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:30:00 PDT Learn about reliable, cost-saving materials that enhance the teaching and learning of sustainability. We'll also touch on the Campus Sustainability Initiative page on ScholarWorks, the digital repository of UMass Amherst. There will be time for questions and sharing ideas about what's happening in our classrooms, across campus and in the local/global community.

]]> Madeleine Charney Open Access, Copyright, and Fair Use for Theses and Dissertations http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct24/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct24/1 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:30:00 PDT This event will give graduate students an overview of open access and the benefits of choosing open access for electronic theses and dissertations. An overview of copyright and fair use as it relates to theses and dissertations will also be presented. Discussion time will explore graduate students' thoughts about open access and copyright issues.

]]> Meghan Bergin et al. EZID Workshop http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct23/2 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct23/2 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:00:00 PDT Do you manage or help others manage any kinds of digital objects, such as texts, data sets, terms, or images? Do you need an easy solution to citing and providing access to this kind of work?

EZID makes it simple for researchers and others to obtain and manage long-term identifiers (DOIs and ARKs) for their digital content. This workshop will cover why data citation and long-term identifiers are important to researchers, how EZID can provide an easy solution for you, and how to get started.

]]> Matt Sheridan et al. Copyright & Fair Use http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct23/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct23/1 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:00:00 PDT In this overview of copyright issues for faculty and researchers, we will discuss how copyright affects you: how to protect and get credit for your work, share what you want to share, and use others' work. Special attention will be given to both questions and problems with using other people's work -- relying on fair use, and asking for permission if it's not a fair use -- and the best ways to manage your own copyrights and licenses. Plenty of time for discussion and questions!

]]> Laura Quilter Open Access Week Kickoff Webcast: Perspectives on Open Access: Practice, Progress and Pitfalls http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct22/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2012/oct22/1 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:00:00 PDT Join us for a 90-minute panel discussion on Open Access via webcast, sponsored by SPARC and the World Bank.

The distinguished panel of speakers is comprised of experts from the broad range of stakeholders in the Open Access movement: researchers, students, policy makers, publishers and academics. The following speakers will discuss why Open Access is an imperative to them, and to their work:

• Michael Carroll, Professor of Law, American University and founding Board Member, Creative Commons

• Matt Cooper, President, The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students

• Maricel Kann, Professor, University of Maryland, member, PubMed Central National Advisory Committee, NIH

• Carlos Rossel, Publisher, The World Bank

• Neil Thakur, Special Assistant to the Deputy Director, Extramural Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The 90-minute panel will be moderated by Heather Joseph, Executive Director, SPARC, with ample time for questions from audience members.

]]> Matt Sheridan 2011 Open Access Week Poster http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/poster/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/poster/1 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 PDT Marilyn S. Billings Keynote: Beyond the Copyright Wars: Fair Use, Free Speech, and Reframing the Policy Debate http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct24/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct24/1 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:30:00 PDT Copyright has become a terrifying word, as copyright problems have floated into everyone's daily life.Journalists, bloggers, filmmakers, photographers, librarians, teachers, students and remix artists face daily decisions about how to handle copyrighted material when they use it in their work. Recent research on fair use--the most flexible and ample of exceptions from copyright's limited monopoly and a free speech right--has reframed the academic and policy discourse around copyright and fair use.

American University Communications professor Patricia Aufderheide will discuss this reframing in a discussion of her new book, Reclaiming Fair Use: How to Put Bala! nce Back in Copyright (University of Chicago Press, 2011), co-authored with Prof. Peter Jaszi of the Washington College of Law at American University.

]]> Patricia Aufderheide The UMass Amherst Open Education Initiative http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct28/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct28/1 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT A faculty panel will discuss their pilot experience as the first award-winners of the Open Education Initiative at UMass Amherst and students will describe their experience to date. Librarians and Academic Computing staff will present resources and services they offer to faculty in support of this initiative.

RSVP to Marilyn Billings at mbillings@library.umass.edu. A light lunch will be served.

]]> Marilyn S. Billings CREDO, A New Online Repository of Digital Collections: Launch Party http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct27/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct27/1 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:00:00 PDT Join Special Collections and University Archives to learn about and celebrate the launch of CREDO, the new digital online repository. Scholars and librarians will demonstrate and discuss its usage.

]]> Robert S. Cox OPEN ACCESS WEEK OCTOBER 24-28 “OPENING DOORS, OPENING MINDS” http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/schedule/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/schedule/1 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 PDT Open Access Week, a global event in its fifth year, will be held from October 24 to October 28 this year. As part of 2011 Open Access Week, the UMass Amherst Libraries is hosting a series of events relevant to copyright and fair use, open educational resources, open data, and the launch of Credo, an online repository containing the digital collections of Special Collections and University Archives. All events are free and open to the public.

For additional information, please check each day's activities, or contact Marilyn Billings at mbillings @ library.umass.edu.

]]> Marilyn S. Billings Ins and Outs of Image Use in Your Teaching and Research http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct25/2 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct25/2 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:00:00 PDT A free-form discussion concerning issues regarding images available to the academic community. Learn how to find, use, and manage images for courses and research. Issues to be addressed include fair use of images, copyright, sources, use of Creative Commons licenses with your own work, technical aspects of image creation, and more. Bring topics or scenarios to discuss with Brian Shelburne, Head of the University’s Image Collection Library.

Especially of interest to faculty and students who require images in their scholarly pursuits.

For more information, contact Brian Shelburne bps@library.umass.edu

]]> Brian P. Shelburne Sustainability Resources at the UMass Amherst Libraries - Faculty Workshop http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct26/2 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct26/2 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:30:00 PDT The sustainability movement is touching all corners of the UMass Amherst campus. Join your fellow faculty members to learn about rich library resources to enhance the sustainability curriculum. Library specialists across disciplines will briefly present a sampling of relevant and dynamic tools to enliven the teaching and learning experience.

There will be time for questions and sharing ideas about what's happening in our classrooms, across campus and in the local/global community.

Simple fare of local origin will be served.

]]> Madeleine K. Charney Open Access, Copyright, and Fair Use for Theses and Dissertations http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct26/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct26/1 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT This event gives graduate students an overview of open access and the benefits of choosing open access for electronic theses and dissertations. An overview of copyright and fair use as it relates to theses and dissertations isl also be presented. Discussion time explores graduate students' thoughts about open access and copyright issues. Pizza served.

Co-sponsored by the Graduate School and the University Libraries.

]]> Meghan Banach Bergin Challenges and Opportunities for Data Sharing http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct25/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2011/oct25/1 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 PDT This event is a panel discussion of issues surrounding the management and sharing of data in an effort to understand the impacts of recent data management requirements. This panel presents three perspectives on the topic and will serve as a catalyst for discussion among faculty, graduate students, and librarians. This panel is being organized by the Libraries' Data Working Group in collaboration with Mt Holyoke College LITS.

Panelists include:

  • Limor Peer, Associate Director for Research at the Institution for Social and Policy Studies, Yale University
  • Lisa Minter, Faculty member Veterinary and Animal Science, UMass Amherst
  • Sarah Miller, Graduate student Sociology, UMass Amherst

Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

]]> Limor Peer et al. 2010 Open Access Week Full Schedule http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2010/schedule/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2010/schedule/1 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 PDT Yuan Li Open Educational Resources: Teaching Material for the Public Good http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2010/oct19/3 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2010/oct19/3 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT An open discussion about the OER movement, which offers materials for all to use freely. Learn how instructors can re-mix, repurpose and redistribute materials while saving students money. We will hear from UMass faculty who have successfully used OERs and touch on issues raised at the 9/21 event “How Can a Textbook be Free: Keeping Higher Education Affordable with Open Resources.” Lunch included. RSVP requested to mcharney@library.umass.edu. Drop-ins also welcome.

]]> making the Open Access Choice for your Thesis or Dissertation http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2010/oct21/3 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2010/oct21/3 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:00:00 PDT The event will give graduate students an overview of open access and the benefits of choosing open access for electronic theses and dissertations. There will also be time for a discussion exploring grad students' thoughts about open access. Pizza will be served. Co-sponsored with the Graduate School

]]> Copyright Issues for Faculty http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2010/oct22/1 http://scholarworks.umass.edu/oa/2010/oct22/1 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:00:00 PDT In this overview of copyright issues for instructors, we will discuss how you can protect the rights to your own works, share what you want to share, find copyright-free works, and properly use the copyrighted works of others. Special attention will be given to getting permission to use copyrighted works and to applying the "Fair Use" tests when getting permission is not an option.

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