Heard of Open Access publishing? From September until the end of October, the Recommended Reads Display is all about Open Access. Whether you are just starting your higher education career or finishing up a dissertation, Open Access is going to be an important concept to familiarize yourself with. Open Access publishing allows for free access to online works; meaning people can use openly published research without hitting a paywall, as long as they have internet access. It is a great way to contribute to your field internationally and can lead to more interdisciplinary collaborations and diverse perspectives. For more information, please visit the library resource about Open Access.
Find the display on the 3rd floor of Lau, and the guide to resources in it, here. If you see a book you like, you can check it out on the spot, or follow the QR code to find an online resource, published openly! On display, you can find books and papers about the comparison between open access and subscription-based scholarship, how to navigate open access and scholarly publishing in general, as well as resources about Open Data. While this might not seem like the most exciting topic, Open Access to information has the capacity to transform the world.
Learn about Open Access Week in time to celebrate! This year it is taking place from October 19-25, 2026.