OnDemand Webinar
Open Access and Consumer Health
Interested in learning ways to expand your library’s research content? Wondering how to eliminate paywalls and subscription costs without compromising on quality?
Open access content allows unrestricted access and reuse, making it free to read and use without a paid subscription. Carolyn Morris, Director of Content Solutions, will cover all the basics in open access and open educational resources, including what open access is and why it’s important for public libraries.
This webinar will answer these questions:
- Explore freely available health sciences materials
- Compare open access resources to subscription health databases
- Share strategies for using OA content to meet demand for high-quality health information in your community
About the Series
The Open Access Basics for Public Libraries Series will help librarians get acquainted with OA and the ways it can benefit their communities. Whether you’re familiar with OA or just starting your journey, this series will ensure you have all the need-to-know information at your fingertips. The OA movement continues to grow exponentially across the globe, increasing the need for public libraries to stay up to date with their collections and database organization. This series will help libraries develop their collections and provide high-quality, freely accessible content to their patrons.
Presenters
Carolyn Morris
Director of Content Solutions