Open Access Research Repository - What's in it for you?

13th February 2009 - University of Stirling Management Centre

Information and booking at www.research.stir.ac.uk/OpenAccessResearchRepository.php

The University of Stirling and Universities Scotland are hosting a Scottish-wide event, which will focus on the strategic importance of Open Access Research Repositories for Universities and staff actively involved in research.

Who should attend?

* Research Managers/Directors/Coordinators
* Research Fellows
* Academic Staff involved in research
* Research Administrators
* Research Assistants

This event will provides an opportunity to explore the benefits of institutional research repositories and to share best practice. There will be an opportunity to discuss:

* Why are institutional repositories important for Scottish researchers?
* Populating the Repository
* Copyright and Open Access publishing
* Bibliometrics and Research Assessment