Open Access - the free access to academic publications - changes publication cultures across disciplines. What are the consequences for early stage researchers and why is Open Access important for their own profile as well as the research community as a whole?

Content

The seminar will provide a first overview touching on basic aspects of Opan Access: 

• what are the pros and cons?
• which degree of openness is possible? What types of licences are available?
• how and where can I make my research freely accessible? Does it profit the visibility of my work?
• what are the possibilities for financial support at Freie Universität Berlin?
• which Open Access services are available at Freie Universität Berlin?
• which tools and resources can I use as an author or reader?

Target Group

Researchers at Freie Universität Berlin

Trainers

Annette Stumptner

Agnieszka Wenninger