Open Access makes scholarly publications freely available online, without subscription or purchase costs for readers worldwide. It has become an increasingly important part of scholarly communication, offering new opportunities for the dissemination, accessibility, and reuse of research. This lecture provides an introduction to the key concepts, practices, and requirements of Open Access, with a particular focus on the needs of researchers in Ancient Studies. By the end of the introductory lecture, participants will:

• understand the key concepts and principles of Open Access
• be able to identify different Open Accessroutes and publishing models
• know how to assess the quality of Open Access journals and publishing venues
• understand the main funding and policy requirements relevant to Open Access
• know where to find openly accessible research and how to use repositories
• understand the basic principles of Creative Commons licensing and reuse
• be familiar with Open Access publishing options in Ancient Studies, and
• know where to find support and advice for making their own research openly accessible.

The lecture will be held in English.

Info & Contact

regina.attula@berliner-antike-kolleg.de