UT Libraries is having a competition to celebrate Open Access Week and to get library staff involved in using the repository. A permanent library staff member may participate by uploading content to Texas ScholarWorks (either on behalf of someone else or uploading their own content) or by talking to someone else and getting that person’s commitment to upload something. All competition participants will receive a prize and will be entered into a drawing for the grand prize – 100% reimbursement for conference travel within the U.S. The contest runs Oct. 1st – Oct. 31st, 2015. Contact Gilbert or Colleen at tsw at utlists dot utexas dot edu for more information.
FAQ:
1. What is appropriate content for Texas ScholarWorks?
Content that was created here at UT Austin and has scholarly or historic importance. Examples include: journal articles, technical papers, conference proceedings, conference presentations (where applicable), posters, newsletters, event recordings or photographs, student work (undergraduate student work requires a faculty sponsor), educational resources, or data.
2. Can students workers participate in the contest?
No, only permanent UT Libraries staff members may participate.
3. Does this mean I have to upload all content for my subject areas now?
No, since the purpose of the competition is to get library staff involved in using the repository, for the duration of the competition, library staff are expected to upload their own content. After the competition ends the repository unit will resume uploading content on behalf of authors. In the event that a UT Austin unit/department wants to submit dozens of items during the competition period, please contact Gilbert or Colleen for assistance.
4. I’m not a UT Libraries staff member, but I’m interested in this competition. Is there anything I can do?
If you are a UT Austin student, faculty, researcher, or staff member you may work with a UT Libraries staff member to get your work added to Texas ScholarWorks (TSW). You won’t be able to win a prize, but you could get fame and fortune by sharing your work online via TSW. If you are unsure of which staff member to contact, please see our subject list or contact tsw at utlists dot utexas dot edu for assistance.
5. How do I record my activity for the competition?
You can use this form to record your competition activity. Each contact will count as an entry to the grand prize drawing and each entry should be recorded using the form. For instance, if you upload three of your own pieces of scholarship that would count as one activity/one entry. If you then uploaded two items on behalf of someone in a department that would count as another entry. And if you talked to someone in a department and got their commitment that they would upload something that would count as a third entry. For the example above our hypothetical participant should have completed the activity form three separate times and would be entered into the grand prize drawing three times.
