Action Steps for Libraries and Publishers to Assist With Open Research

The Authority File

In the third episode of this four-part series, our guests dig into action steps libraries and publishers can take to implement open research practices. First, Natya Hans, Informatics and Reproducibility Librarian in the Academic Research and Consulting Services Department at University of Florida, and Emily McElroy, Vice President of Academic Relations at Taylor & Francis, highlight open research library measures, such as developing best practices for author rights and offering data management support. Underscoring the challenges smaller libraries face when adopting open research policies, Emily chats about potential solutions and admirable work at R2 and R3 level institutions. In addition, Natya describes how her unique, nontraditional background as a researcher has buttressed the work in her current role, while Emily underscores the advantages of blending research and library cultures. To close, Jamie Hutchins, Director of Open Research, Americas at Taylor & Francis, shares how T&F has adjusted its editorial approach to accommodate and champion open research.

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