Beyond Barriers: An Open Access Panel Discussion
Come and celebrate International Open Access Week 2024 with a panel discussion featuring three Alabama librarians who are involved with open access initiatives in their libraries. You’ll hear about their successful strategies for increasing faculty engagement with open access as well as challenges they face in promoting open access on their campuses.
When? Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 1 pm – 2 pm CT
Where? Online via Zoom
There will be time for questions from attendees, so come prepared for a lively discussion. Don’t miss this chance to hear from your Alabama library colleagues and learn more about open access! This event is co-sponsored by:
Panelists
Tracy Cole, MLIS
Assistant Librarian, Acquisitions
Marx Library
University of South Alabama
Teisha Robertson, MLIS
Assistant Professor
Science Librarian & University College Librarian
Levi Watkins Learning Center
Alabama State University
Elaine Walker, MLIS
Scholarly Communications Librarian
Gorgas Library
The University of Alabama
Moderator
Jeff Graveline, JD, MLIS
Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Communication and Director of the UAB Libraries’ Office of Scholarly Communication
UAB Libraries
University of Alabama at Birmingham