Speaker
Morag Greig
(University of Glasgow)
Description
With open access and repositories assuming a high profile some may question whether
advocacy is still necessary. Those involved in the business of setting up and
populating repositories are aware that in the majority of institutions there is still
a great need for advocacy.
This tutorial will give participants an opportunity to discuss different advocacy
methods and approaches, including the 'top down' and 'bottom up' approach, publicity
methods and the opportunities offered by funding body positions on open access.
Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences of what works and what
doesn't.
The advocacy role often encompasses responsibility for advising academics on IPR
issues. This is a particularly critical area where repository staff are engaged in
depositing content on behalf of academics. The tutorial will offer an opportunity to
discuss the IPR issues encountered by those managing repositories.
The tutorial will draw on the experience of participants who have been engaged in
advocacy activities for some time. The tutorial should be particularly useful for
those new to the area, but it will also present an opportunity for sharing ideas.
Author
Morag Greig
(University of Glasgow)