This session will discuss the benefits and stereotypes of Open Access publishing, the difference between preprints and postprints, and how to retain author rights to publish open and accessible articles even if the journal is behind a pay wall. You’ll also take a look at repositories like MOspace, and how learn how they facilitates OA publishing and increase both the use and citation of publications.

Kimberly Moeller is a Social Sciences Librarian in Research & Instructional Services, Ellis Library.