Unlocking Scholarship: Highlights from the Open Access Lunch & Learn

The recent Open Access Lunch and Learn, titled “Unlocking Scholarship: Fast, Focused Talks for Open Access Week,” was an inspiring showcase of collaboration, expertise, and shared learning. Co-hosted by ATLE, eLearning, and the Ottenheimer Library, the event brought together faculty, librarians, and staff to explore the many dimensions of open access publishing.

Speakers shared valuable information on a range of open access publishing topics, including institutional repositories, author rights, responsible publishing practices, and Creative Commons licensing. Chelsea Young, Online Campus Liaison, served as session moderator. Presenters included:

• Melissa Serfass, Professor, Bowen School of Law
• Dr. Amar Kanekar, Professor, Counseling, Human Performance and Rehabilitation
• Chris Stewart, Discovery and Metadata Coordinator
• Emily Bowie, Academic Success Librarian – CBHHS Liaison
• Mitch Bennett, Academic Success Librarian – DCSTEM Liaison.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of Unlocking Scholarship: Fast, Focused Talks for Open Access Week. Events like this highlight the campus community’s commitment to sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and advancing the principles of open and equitable access to information.📑 View the presentation slides here: [Link to slides]