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Creating And Hosting Student-Run Research Journals: A Case Study, Adrian K. Ho
Creating And Hosting Student-Run Research Journals: A Case Study, Adrian K. Ho
Western Libraries Publications
This case study aims to examine an academic library’s roles in facilitating the creation and hosting of open access student-run research journals. In addition to providing an online platform to host the journals, the library acquaints students with scholarly publishing, assists them in securing various resources available on campus, and offers support for content management. There are challenges and opportunities for the library as it undertakes the responsibility of hosting student journals. The article concludes with a discussion of possible topics for future research.
Environmental Prediction In Canadian Cities, James Voogt
Environmental Prediction In Canadian Cities, James Voogt
Geography & Environment Presentations
No abstract provided.
Supporting Alternative Incentive Mechanisms For Digital Content: A Comparison Of Canadian And Us Policy, Michael B. Mcnally
Supporting Alternative Incentive Mechanisms For Digital Content: A Comparison Of Canadian And Us Policy, Michael B. Mcnally
FIMS Publications
This paper compares the Government of Canada’s copyright focused approach for encouraging the production of digital content with the U.S. Government’s adoption of a range of incentive systems for the production of content through a content analysis of government policy papers. The first part of the paper examines Canadian policy outlined in the Improving Canada’s Digital Advantage consultation paper and the proposed amendments to the Copyright Act (Bill C-32). The paper argues the government is overly reliant on copyright to encourage the production of creative digital content. Though Bill C-32 would expand the definition of fair dealing and create a …
Hybrid Journals: Transition To Full Open Access Or Here To Stay?, Adrian K. Ho
Hybrid Journals: Transition To Full Open Access Or Here To Stay?, Adrian K. Ho
Western Libraries Publications
No abstract provided.
Scholarly Communication Services: Repository-Based Library Publishing, Adrian K. Ho
Scholarly Communication Services: Repository-Based Library Publishing, Adrian K. Ho
Western Libraries Presentations
This presentation discusses strategies for building a user base of the online publishing platform provided by Western Libraries at The University of Western Ontario. It also describes support services for platform users.