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PSU Library Supports Faculty Scholarship Erin Flynn, Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies, has been awarded a fully paid scholarship to attend OpenCon 2016 by the Portland State University Library and Office of Research and Strategic Partnerships. OpenCon 2016 is a conference “platform for the next generation to learn about Open Access, Open Education, … Continue reading the article: PSU Library Sponsors Faculty Member’s Attendance to OpenCon 2016 →

PSU Library Supports Open Access Publishing Open Access Article Processing Charge Fund (OA APC) is a $10,000 pilot fund set aside by the PSU Library to fund PSU research for publication in open access journals. Funds awarded to eligible applicants may be used to pay article processing charges at open access publications. These funds will … Continue reading the article: PSU Library to Award $10,000 with Open Access Article Processing Charge Fund →

Open Educational Resources – What are They? Textbooks are expensive! Textbooks today cost 800% more than 1978 studies show a direct link between textbook costs and student success. A 2016 student survey by Florida Virtual Campus found that 66.6% of students do not purchase textbooks due to high cost. Even worse, this survey shows that … Continue reading the article: Free Textbooks at the Library with Open Educational Resources →

Open Access and Article Processing Charges Some open access publications ask authors to pay article processing charges (APCs) to support making their articles readily available while moving away from subscriptions income. These fees allow journals to make their publications immediately and freely available online. Journals understand that APC fees can be a barrier for researchers without funding. … Continue reading the article: Article Processing Charges and An Interview with Professor Ballhorn →