Open access to knowledge is one of the most critical issues of our age as we move to deal with global issues from climate change to community health. Anyone with interests and expertise in open access that recognises the need to remain current in this highly progressive field should attend this exciting international conference. Attendees will benefit from encountering new ideas, forming research networks and taking part in stimulating discussion that aims to inspire and inform.
In the last ten years the way knowledge is created and disseminated has undergone significant change. The capacity of ICT and the rise of a rich text, highly interactive, user generated and socially active Internet (Web 2.0) have seen linear models of knowledge production replaced by more diffuse open ended and serendipitous knowledge processes. As a result there has been a worldwide move towards establishing frameworks which can optimise access to research as well as the reuse of research, especially that which is publicly funded. This has been supported by the development of open access repositories, new publishing tools, new publishing models and a more strategic management of copyright at the individual and institutional level.
The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) along with many other institutions throughout the world has pioneered the establishment of management practices and the necessary infrastructure to promote access and innovation. This landmark conference will bring together experts from Australia and around the world to speak on a range of topics such as:
- Evolving publishing models
- Legal and technical issues
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