The Medical Library Association (MLA) is sponsoring a discussion series based around the OA book, Scholarly Communication Librarianship and Open Knowledge edited by Maria Bonn, Josh Bolick, and William Cross. The series is not medically focused, is free to attend, and you do NOT need to be an MLA member to attend.
Scholarly Communications Book Discussion Series Flyer
Discussion topics:
Basics and Definitions of ScholComm
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- Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
- Time: 9-10 am PT | 10-11 am MT | 11-12 pm CT | 12-1 pm ET
- Registration: https://northwestern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqcO2uqz4iEtLriNzkFKJAps5GI1B9yV0x
- Description: Join authors Josh Bolick and Will Cross to explore key concepts of scholarly communication, including creation, evaluation, dissemination, and preservation.
- Suggested Reading: Pages 3-10
The Economic Context: ScholComm is Money
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- Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
- Time: 9-10 am PT | 10-11 am MT | 11-12 pm CT | 12-1 pm ET
- Registration: https://northwestern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvf-ihrjopGdB3_wmx12ATKi2OIeN0-EMd
- Description: Listen to a panel discussion on private, academic, and self-publishing in scholarly communication, and the economic challenges across disciplines.
- Suggested Reading: Pages 11-28
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The Technological Context: ScholComm is Format
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- Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
- Time: 9-10 am PT | 10-11 am MT | 11-12 pm CT | 12-1 pm ET
- Registration: https://northwestern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAldumrrTMrGtfMDpU13pe5Ayt_Je13XXPH
- Description: Join a group discussion on how digital technologies have reshaped scholarly communication, research, and collaboration.
- Suggested Reading: Pages 29-39
The Social Context: ScholComm is People
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- Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
- Time: 9-10 am PT | 10-11 am MT | 11-12 pm CT | 12-1 pm ET
- Registration: https://northwestern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlde2rpzspGdRVEGT2TFJ-jZXzqSOSOL4V
- Description: Explore the impact of social forces on scholarly communication and the role of librarians.
- Suggested Reading: Pages 41-57
The Legal and Policy Context: ScholComm is Sharing
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- Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
- Time: 9-10 am PT | 10-11 am MT | 11-12 pm CT | 12-1 pm ET
- Registration: https://northwestern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udu-gpj8vHNfG8Evca52M02_eMFWAA1PZ
- Description: Join a group discussion on copyright, licensing, and academic authors’ rights, and how legal frameworks shape scholarly work.
- Suggested Reading: Pages 59-77
Additional Resources:
You can access session notes and further information https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Izg1ardZtgHzX3UMZmOABbEw3oRuUu4h?usp=sharing
