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Report from the Patent Lit Workgroup

Abstract / OSI2017 Workgroup Question As a new issue for OSI2017, this workgroup (originally designated as the Patent Literature workgroup) will look at patent literature, research reports, databases and other...

Report from the Institutional Repositories Workgroup

Abstract / OSI2017 Workgroup Question Our task in the second OSI convening of the institutional repository workgroup was to propose a way forward for repository and infrastructure solutions: detailing what’s...

Report from the Impact Factors Workgroup

Abstract / OSI2017 Workgroup Question Following up on recommendations from OSI 2016, this team will dig deeper into the question of developing and recommending new tools to repair or replace...

Report from the HSS & Scholars Workgroup

Abstract / OSI2017 Workgroup Question The HSS Scholars and Scientists workgroup was convened in recognition of the diverse dynamics and requirements of different research communities, particularly within the Humanities and...

Report from the Global Flip Workgroup

Abstract / OSI2017 Workgroup Question In their report, delegates of the Who Decides? workgroup of the OSI2016 conference put forth three proposals in which key stakeholders might convene to enact...

Report from the Funding Models Workgroup

Abstract / OSI2017 Workgroup Question Following up on a proposal from OSI2016, this workgroup will identify and/or design new funding models for open scholarship, such as a venture fund that...

Report from the Culture of Communication in Academia Workgroup

Abstract / OSI2017 Workgroup Question Following a common thread from throughout OSI2016, this workgroup will develop partnership proposals for this community to work together to improve the culture of communication...

9 themes that emerged from OSI2017

Nine common themes emerged from OSI2017: Among these, open isn’t free; open is going to cost money; open isn’t easy; more trust, understanding and balance are needed; publishing is critical;...

Open Access Documentary Film to Be Produced

One of the most contested and discussed concept in scholarly communication is about to take center stage in a new documentary film.  Jason Schmitt, an Associate Professor of Communication & Media...

Beall’s List Demise; What’s Next?

In January, a commonly referenced resource for combatting “predatory publishing”, Beall’s List, was removed by creator, Jeffrey Beall.  Predatory publishing most often refers to ostensibly open access journals that charge...
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