Optimising Resources to Develop a Strategic Approach to Open Access - final report

Young, David, Woolley, Nick, Cole, Ellen, Hall, Barry and Hattam, Ruth (2016) Optimising Resources to Develop a Strategic Approach to Open Access - final report. Project Report. Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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Abstract

Our Open Access (OA) Pathfinder, a collaboration between the University of Northumbria and the University of Sunderland, aimed to develop and share tools and best practice to enable HEIs with limited external resources to effectively and creatively respond to the challenges and opportunities presented by OA. To achieve this we identified four discrete project objectives and a methodology which emphasised engagement locally and with the other HEI’s that comprised the wider programme.

Importantly, the wider context of this focus was our recognition of the global movement towards open research and an impact agenda which demonstrates and rewards value for money from public investment. Subsequently, throughout our project activity we aimed to explore and develop extensible models, policies and procedures which go beyond OA compliance to engage with and shape these wider debates.

Throughout the programme we disseminated our preliminary findings and ongoing thinking via our project blog (http://oapathfinder.wordpress.com) as well as fora including conferences and workshops.

By the end of the two year programme, our project had successfully delivered against the four objectives and in so doing demonstrated tangible impact. Crucially, for each aspect of our project further work is needed to refine and develop solutions and practice to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by OA. We believe that against a background of a rapidly evolving policy and funding landscape JISC are uniquely positioned to facilitate a community of practice to play a pivotal role in making this happen.

Item Type: Report (Project Report)
Subjects: P100 Information Services
P400 Publishing
P900 Others in Mass Communications and Documentation
Department: University Services > Student and Library Services
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Depositing User: Ellen Cole
Date Deposited: 26 Sep 2016 14:29
Last Modified: 24 Oct 2017 14:18
URI: http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/27834

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