Learn how to navigate journal publishing, choose where to publish, and understand Open Access opportunities.
This two-day workshop, running March 17 & 19, co-delivered by Dr. Ben Carver of the Scholars' Hub and members of the Library, explores the life cycle of a journal article, from the submission stage through peer review to eventual publication.
On the first day, participants will examine how publishing processes can vary across journals, disciplines, and specific contexts such as special issues. The session will also highlight opportunities to communicate effectively with journal editors. Dr Valentina Spiga, Information Specialist for Law, will provide practical guidance on publication contracts, focusing on the implications of different terms and conditions and helping authors understand their rights and responsibilities.
The second day, delivered with Lotta Svantesson, Coordinator of the Open Science Office, focuses on choosing a journal from an open-access perspective. Drawing on information from publishers, institutional resources, and open tools such as 'Open Policy Finder', the workshop will guide participants through journal selection and publishing options. It will introduce the main types of open access (green, gold, and diamond), explain transformative agreements available through the library, and discuss the benefits these offer to authors. Participants will also consider copyright and author rights, including what rights they retain, what rights they may transfer, and how their work might be reused in the future, such as in a monograph. In addition, examples of open access journals relevant to participants’ disciplines will be presented. The workshop will conclude with a discussion of publication strategies that combine conventional academic publishing—whether paywalled or open access—with alternative dissemination spaces such as blogs and online magazines, enabling researchers to broaden the reach and impact of their work.
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