Open Access Staff Weeks give library staff the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at other institutions. Participants have the opportunity to learn about best practices in the implementation of OA - for example, in the design of publication funds or the realilsation of OA in different organisational units. The event format offers a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience and aims to strengthen collaboration between institutions.
A total of seven Open Access Staff Weeks took place at various institutions within the open-access.network project. Further Open Access Staff Weeks are being planned. If you have any questions about this format, please send an email.
From 22 to 24 February 2027, the next Open Access Staff Week will take place in Potsdam. The event is held in cooperation with Open Access Brandenburg (VuK), the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FH Potsdam), and the University of Potsdam, offering insights into their current Open Access activities. The Staff Week is organized as part of the BMFTR-funded project open-access.network and is designed for Open Access professionals and library staff who work with Open Access. The format provides a unique opportunity for knowledge and experience exchange and aims to strengthen networking and collaboration between institutions. The Staff Week will be held in German.
Programme:
Monday, 22 February 2027
Venue: Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, Campus / University Library
- 1:00–2:00 PM: Arrival and introductions
- 2:00–3:00 PM: Thematic Session 1
- 3:00–4:00 PM: Break and networking
- 4:00–5:00 PM: Thematic Session 2
- 5:00–6:00 PM: Library and campus tour
- From 7:00 PM: Optional evening programme
Tuesday, 23 February 2027
Venue: University of Potsdam, Golm Campus
- 9:00–9:30 AM: Arrival and welcome
- 9:30–10:30 AM: Thematic Session 3
- 10:30–11:00 AM: Break and networking
- 11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Thematic Session 4
- 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch break
- 1:00–2:00 PM: Library and campus tour
- 2:00–2:15 PM: Break
- 2:15–3:45 PM: Interactive session, “Bring Your Own Problem”
- 3:45–4:00 PM: Break
- 4:00–5:30 PM: Interactive session
- From 7:00 PM: Optional evening programme (joint dinner in Potsdam)
Wednesday, 24 February 2027
Venue: Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, Campus
- 10:00–11:30 AM: Session, “Open Access in Brandenburg”
- 11:30–11:45 AM: Group photo and break
- 11:45 AM–1:00 PM: Closing discussion and wrap-up
- From 1:00 PM: Lunch and individual departure
(Subject to change.)
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Open Access Staff Week Konstanz
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Open Access Staff Week Dresden
From 29 to 31 August 2022, the Saxon State Library - Dresden State and University Library (SLUB) and the Dresden University of Applied Sciences (HTW) provided an insight into their current Open Access activities. The Open Access Staff Week took place over three days on site in Dresden.
Open Access Staff Week for Universities (of Applied Sciences/Applied Sciences and Arts)
From 06 to 08 December 2021, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts and Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau provided an insight into their current Open Access activities. The Open Access Staff Week took place online on three mornings. The event language was German.
Open Access Staff Week at the SUB Göttingen
From 16 to 18 March 2021, the Göttingen State and University Library (SUB Göttingen) provided an insight into its diverse Open Access activities. The Staff Week took place online.