International Open Access Week 2021

The International Open Access Week is coming soon! The University Library invites you next week October 24 – 28 to reflect and learn about the ongoing changes in the scholarly communications ecosystem as governments, funders, universities, publishers, and academics adopt new policies, infrastructure and practices.

Join us!

Lunch and Learn Sessions
Session 1: DORA, the Declaration on Research Assessment
Introduction by Prof. Ravi Samtaney
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 26, 12:00-13:00

Session 2: How to choose where to publish
Introduction by Prof. Deanna Lacoste
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 27, 12:00-13:00
Lunch and learn sessions will be held in the circular seating area on the Seaview side on level 2 of the University Library. A light lunch will be provided for participants. No registration is required.

Open Access Exhibit
There will be an exhibit all week (9:00am to 4:00 pm) in the library lobby with information about open access, the KAUST open access policy, and the library’s new open access publishing agreements. Drop by to play games, win prizes, and get answers to your questions about open access.