Open access (OA) content is growing at an unprecedented rate, yet many patrons still struggle to find and trust it. If OA is supposed to remove barriers, why does discovery so often fall short?
Join us for a free, 30-minute Master Class exploring why OA discovery remains fragmented and what libraries can realistically improve in the year ahead. We’ll examine how discovery systems, metadata quality, and curation choices affect patrons’ ability to locate and use open resources.
You'll walk away prepared to:
- Understand why OA availability does not automatically translate into discoverability for patrons.
- Identify common discovery challenges, including metadata gaps, version confusion, and platform silos.
- Explore how curated OA collections can support learning, digital literacy, and informed decision-making.
- Learn how CloudSource OA—a discovery platform from SirsiDynix with 70M open access and open educational resources—helps libraries surface reliable, transparent OA content with confidence.
Start the year by turning OA abundance into meaningful access for your community. Register today.
Note: We will offer certificates of completion for this OA Master Class and all future Master Classes! Join us live (or on demand) to receive one immediately following the webinar.
Date: Thursday, January 15
Time: 1 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. GMT
Place: Online
Maryśka Connolly
CloudSource Director of Partnerships & Communications, SirsiDynix
Rick Branham
Senior Vice President, Sales Support, Academic & Content Solutions, SirsiDynix